Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
congesta
ID:
317298

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 11: 130 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316630

Common Names

  • Congesta Stenostegia
  • Stenostegia Congesta
  • Densely-Flowered Stenostegia

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Description

Stenostegia congesta (also called Congested Stenostegia, among many other common names) is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae. It has a large, oval-shaped shell with a smooth, glossy surface and a yellowish-brown color. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region and is found in shallow waters, often in seagrass beds or coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostegia congesta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenostegia congesta is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostegia congesta is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 8-10 m. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it takes root.

Where to Find Stenostegia congesta

Stenostegia congesta is native to Colombia.

Stenostegia congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostegia congesta?

Stenostegia congesta

Where is Stenostegia congesta found?

Stenostegia congesta is found in Central America.

What is the growth habit of Stenostegia congesta?

Stenostegia congesta is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Stenostegia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-197564: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.