Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 192 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259004
Common Names
- Stenophylla Adelobotrys
- Stenophylla Plant
- Stenophylla Plant
Description
Adelobotrys stenophylla (also called Slender-leaved Adelobotrys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adelobotrys stenophylla is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adelobotrys stenophylla is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adelobotrys stenophylla is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Adelobotrys stenophylla
Adelobotrys stenophylla can be found in moist forests in the eastern United States and Canada.
Adelobotrys stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adelobotrys stenophylla?
Adelobotrys stenophylla
What is the family of Adelobotrys stenophylla?
Orobanchaceae
What is the common name of Adelobotrys stenophylla?
Stenophyllous Adelobotrys
Species in the Adelobotrys genus
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,
Adelobotrys intonsa,
Adelobotrys klugii,
Adelobotrys marginata,
Adelobotrys acreana,
Adelobotrys duidae,
Adelobotrys monticola,
Adelobotrys saxosa,
Adelobotrys spruceana,
Adelobotrys stenophylla,
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii,
Adelobotrys fruticosa,
Adelobotrys permixta,
Adelobotrys rachidotrichia,
Adelobotrys microcarpus,
Adelobotrys latifolius,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,