Species:
longipedicellatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 302 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221679
Common Names
- Stephanopodium longipedicellatum
- Long-stalked Stephanopodium
- Long-stalked False-spleenwort
Description
Stephanopodium longipedicellatum (also called Long-pediceled Stephanopodium, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in open woodlands and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanopodium longipedicellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stephanopodium longipedicellatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, long, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanopodium longipedicellatum is a shrub that is native to tropical America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Stephanopodium longipedicellatum
Stephanopodium longipedicellatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
Species in the Stephanopodium genus
Stephanopodium estrellense,
Stephanopodium peruvianum,
Stephanopodium angulatum,
Stephanopodium gentryi,
Stephanopodium magnifolium,
Stephanopodium costaricense,
Stephanopodium longipedicellatum,
Stephanopodium cuspidatum,
Stephanopodium engleri,
Stephanopodium aptotum,
Stephanopodium venezuelanum,
Stephanopodium sessile,
Stephanopodium blanchetianum,
Stephanopodium organense,
Stephanopodium gracile,
Species in the Dichapetalaceae family
Dichapetalum neglectum,
Dichapetalum acuminatum,
Dichapetalum affine,
Dichapetalum alaotrense,
Dichapetalum albidum,
Dichapetalum altescandens,
Dichapetalum angolense,
Dichapetalum arachnoideum,
Dichapetalum arenarium,
Dichapetalum asplundeanum,
Dichapetalum axillare,
Dichapetalum bangii,
Dichapetalum barbatum,
Dichapetalum barbosae,
Dichapetalum barteri,
Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides,
Dichapetalum bellum,
Dichapetalum berendinae,
Dichapetalum bernalii,
Dichapetalum bocageanum,
Dichapetalum bodyi,
Dichapetalum bojeri,
Dichapetalum braunii,
Dichapetalum brenesii,
Dichapetalum bullatum,
Dichapetalum chalotii,
Dichapetalum chlorinum,
Dichapetalum choristilum,
Dichapetalum coelhoi,
Dichapetalum congoense,
Dichapetalum crassifolium,
Dichapetalum cymosum,
Dichapetalum cymulosum,
Dichapetalum deflexum,
Dichapetalum dewevrei,
Dichapetalum dewildei,
Dichapetalum dictyospermum,
Dichapetalum discolor,
Dichapetalum donnell-smithii,
Dichapetalum edule,
Dichapetalum eickii,
Dichapetalum fadenii,
Dichapetalum filicaule,
Dichapetalum findouense,
Dichapetalum foreroi,
Dichapetalum froesii,
Dichapetalum fructuosum,
Dichapetalum gabonense,
Dichapetalum gassitae,
Dichapetalum gelonioides,