Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanchezii
ID:
919464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 522 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918799

Common Names

  • Stenaria sanchezii
  • Sanchez's Stenaria
  • Stenaria

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Description

Stenaria sanchezii (also called Sanchez's Stenaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stenaria sanchezii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenaria sanchezii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenaria sanchezii is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of established plants. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stenaria sanchezii

Stenaria sanchezii is native to Colombia.

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-464215: Based on the initial data import
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.