Steenisia pterosepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Bakh.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Webbia 8: 382 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315251
Common Names
- Steenisia pterosepala
- Wing-sepaled Steenisia
- Wing-sepaled Starwort
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- Neurocalyx pterosepalus Airy Shaw [valid]
Description
Steenisia pterosepala (also called Steenisia pterosepalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in tropical moist forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Steenisia pterosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Steenisia pterosepala has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem. They are covered in small, white hairs.
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Steenisia pterosepala can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided when they are dormant and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Steenisia pterosepala
Steenisia pterosepala can be found in Malaysia.
Steenisia pterosepala FAQ
What is the common name of Steenisia pterosepala?
Winged-sepaled Steenisia
What is the scientific name of Winged-sepaled Steenisia?
Steenisia pterosepala
What type of plant is Winged-sepaled Steenisia?
A shrub
Species in the Steenisia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196259: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.