Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 319 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496284
Common Names
- Ruanda Mintbush
- Ruanda-Leaf Mintbush
- Ruanda-Leaved Mintbush
Description
Stemodiopsis ruandensis (also called Ruandan stemodiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stemodiopsis ruandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stemodiopsis ruandensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stemodiopsis ruandensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stemodiopsis ruandensis
Stemodiopsis ruandensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist habitats such as rainforests.
Stemodiopsis ruandensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemodiopsis ruandensis?
Stemodiopsis ruandensis
What is the family of Stemodiopsis ruandensis?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Stemodiopsis ruandensis?
Ruanda Figwort
Species in the Stemodiopsis genus
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997434-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].