Stenogyne kauaulaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.R.Wood & H.Oppenh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 544 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914579
Common Names
- Kauaulaensis Stenogyne
- Kauaulaensis Orchid
- Kauaulaensis Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenogyne kauaulaensis (also called Kauaula Stenogyne, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in Hawaii. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is a threatened species due to habitat loss.
Uses & Benefits
Stenogyne kauaulaensis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenogyne kauaulaensis is small and white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is round and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenogyne kauaulaensis is a small shrub native to Hawaii. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Stenogyne kauaulaensis
Stenogyne kauaulaensis is native to Hawaii.
Species in the Stenogyne genus
Stenogyne angustifolia, Stenogyne bifida, Stenogyne calaminthoides, Stenogyne calycosa, Stenogyne campanulata, Stenogyne cinerea, Stenogyne cranwelliae, Stenogyne haliakalae, Stenogyne kaalae, Stenogyne kamehamehae, Stenogyne kanehoana, Stenogyne macrantha, Stenogyne microphylla, Stenogyne oxygona, Stenogyne purpurea, Stenogyne rotundifolia, Stenogyne rugosa, Stenogyne scrophularioides, Stenogyne sessilis, Stenogyne viridis, Stenogyne kauaulaensis, Stenogyne sherffii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459569: Based on the initial data import
Kenneth Richard Wood (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Wood' in the authors string.
Hank Oppenheimer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Oppenh.' in the authors string.