Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
imperforata
ID:
558825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 284 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558157

Common Names

  • Stanfieldiella imperforata
  • Imperforata Stanfieldiella
  • Imperforata Moss

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Synonyms

  • Buforrestia imperforata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Buforrestia imperforata glabrisepala (De Wild.) Brenan [unknown]

Description

Stanfieldiella imperforata (also called 'Imperforate Stanfieldiella', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with a woody base and soft, needle-like leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stanfieldiella imperforata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stanfieldiella imperforata var. glabrisepala (De Wild.) Brenan
Stanfieldiella imperforata var. imperforata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stanfieldiella imperforata has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanfieldiella imperforata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Stanfieldiella imperforata

Stanfieldiella imperforata can be found in the wild in South America.

Stanfieldiella imperforata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanfieldiella imperforata?

Stanfieldiella imperforata

What is the common name of Stanfieldiella imperforata?

Imperforate Stanfieldiella

What is the natural habitat of Stanfieldiella imperforata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266751: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.