Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
arens
ID:
508666

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.R.Thiele

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 21: 66 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507998

Common Names

  • Stenanthemum arens
  • Aren's Stenanthemum
  • Aren Stenanthemum

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Description

Stenanthemum arens (also called 'Sand Stenanthemum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of approximately 10 cm. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stenanthemum arens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenanthemum arens has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenanthemum arens is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Stenanthemum arens

Stenanthemum arens is native to Australia and can be found in the temperate grasslands and shrublands.

Stenanthemum arens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanthemum arens?

Stenanthemum arens

Where does Stenanthemum arens grow?

Stenanthemum arens grows in South Africa.

What is the common name of Stenanthemum arens?

Stenanthemum arens is commonly known as the Aren's stenanthemum.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References