Status:
valid
Authors:
Aristeg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 3: 40. 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087744
Common Names
- Cretica Plantain
- Cretica Plantago
- Cretica Fleawort
Description
Stenopadus jauensis (also called 'Jau Stenopadus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils, and in moist, shaded areas such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Stenopadus jauensis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenopadus jauensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenopadus jauensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Stenopadus jauensis
Stenopadus jauensis is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests.
Stenopadus jauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenopadus jauensis?
Stenopadus jauensis
What is the common name of Stenopadus jauensis?
Jau stenopadus
What type of plant is Stenopadus jauensis?
Perennial herb
Species in the Stenopadus genus
Stenopadus andicola,
Stenopadus connellii,
Stenopadus megacephalus,
Stenopadus talaumifolius,
Stenopadus huachamacari,
Stenopadus aracaensis,
Stenopadus obconicus,
Stenopadus colveei,
Stenopadus sericeus,
Stenopadus cucullatus,
Stenopadus jauensis,
Stenopadus chimantensis,
Stenopadus kunhardtii,
Stenopadus campestris,
Stenopadus colombianus,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,