Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
317430

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Bull ex T.Moore & Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 2: 779 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316762

Common Names

  • Steudnera discolor
  • Discolor Steudnera
  • Steudnera Discolor

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Description

Steudnera discolor (also called 'Discolored Steudnera', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Steudnera discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steudnera discolor is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steudnera discolor is a small tree native to Africa. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Steudnera discolor

Steudnera discolor is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Steudnera discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steudnera discolor?

Steudnera discolor

What is the common name of Steudnera discolor?

Discolor

What is the habitat of Steudnera discolor?

Steudnera discolor is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

William Bull (1828-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bull' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89078-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.