Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 3: 40 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045745
Common Names
- Stephanopodium peruvianum
- Stephanopodium
- Peruvian Stephanopodium
Description
Stephanopodium peruvianum (also called Peruvian Stephanopodium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanopodium peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stephanopodium peruvianum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanopodium peruvianum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stephanopodium peruvianum
Stephanopodium peruvianum is native to Peru.
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,