Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Fedtsch.) Popov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 341 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432249
Common Names
- Olga's Stephanocaryum
- Olga's Star Flower
- Olga's Star Fruit
Synonyms
- Omphalodes olgae Brand [unknown]
- Trigonotis olgae B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
Description
Stephanocaryum olgae (also called Olga's Stephanocaryum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanocaryum olgae is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stephanocaryum olgae has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanocaryum olgae is a tropical plant that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.
Where to Find Stephanocaryum olgae
Stephanocaryum olgae is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Stephanocaryum olgae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanocaryum olgae?
Stephanocaryum olgae
What is the common name of Stephanocaryum olgae?
Olga's Stephanocaryum
What is the natural habitat of Stephanocaryum olgae?
It is native to the Caribbean region
Species in the Stephanocaryum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
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Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,