Stenanthemum cristatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristatum
ID:
505018
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 10: 284 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504350
Common Names
- Crested Stenanthemum
- Crested Twin-Leaf
- Crested Two-Leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthemum cristatum (also called Crested Stenanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanthemum cristatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stenanthemum cristatum are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthemum cristatum is a perennial, evergreen herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, bright green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stenanthemum cristatum
Stenanthemum cristatum is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Stenanthemum cristatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthemum cristatum?
Stenanthemum cristatum
What is the common name of Stenanthemum cristatum?
Cristatum
Where is Stenanthemum cristatum found?
Australia
Species in the Stenanthemum genus
Stenanthemum complicatum, Stenanthemum intricatum, Stenanthemum humile, Stenanthemum emarginatum, Stenanthemum divaricatum, Stenanthemum bilobum, Stenanthemum argenteum, Stenanthemum cristatum, Stenanthemum mediale, Stenanthemum liberum, Stenanthemum pimeleoides, Stenanthemum sublineare, Stenanthemum stipulosum, Stenanthemum reissekii, Stenanthemum pumilum, Stenanthemum poicilum, Stenanthemum petraeum, Stenanthemum patens, Stenanthemum notiale, Stenanthemum newbeyi, Stenanthemum nanum, Stenanthemum pomaderroides, Stenanthemum limitatum, Stenanthemum arens, Stenanthemum centrale, Stenanthemum bremerense, Stenanthemum radiatum, Stenanthemum yorkense,
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
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991327-1: Based on the initial data import