Stylogyne warmingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
warmingii
ID:
506782
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 278 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506114
Common Names
- Stylogyne warmingii
- Warmingii Stylogyne
- Warmingii
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- Ardisia warmingii (Mez) Bernacci & Jung-Mend. [unknown]
Description
Stylogyne warmingii (also called 'Warming's Stylogyne', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stylogyne warmingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylogyne warmingii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stylogyne warmingii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Stylogyne warmingii
Stylogyne warmingii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Stylogyne warmingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylogyne warmingii?
Stylogyne warmingii
What is the natural habitat of Stylogyne warmingii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average height of Stylogyne warmingii?
5-10 meters
Species in the Stylogyne genus
Stylogyne membranacea, Stylogyne mathewsii, Stylogyne martiana, Stylogyne longifolia, Stylogyne lhotzkyana, Stylogyne incognita, Stylogyne laxiflora, Stylogyne lateriflora, Stylogyne lasseri, Stylogyne spruceana, Stylogyne leptantha, Stylogyne serpentina, Stylogyne micrantha, Stylogyne minutiflora, Stylogyne pauciflora, Stylogyne orinocensis, Stylogyne nigricans, Stylogyne hayesii, Stylogyne aguarunana, Stylogyne glomeruliflora, Stylogyne depauperata, Stylogyne darienensis, Stylogyne canaliculata, Stylogyne bracteolata, Stylogyne atra, Stylogyne ardisioides, Stylogyne cauliflora, Stylogyne sordida, Stylogyne warmingii, Stylogyne turbacensis, Stylogyne carautae, Stylogyne araujoana, Stylogyne racemiflora, Stylogyne pucuroensis, Stylogyne lhotskyana,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247493-2: Based on the initial data import