Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
albobrunneum
ID:
317307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 38: 159 (1993-1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316639

Common Names

  • Albobrunneum Stenostomum
  • Stenostomum Albobrunneum
  • Whitish-Brown-Flowered Stenostomum

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Synonyms

  • Antirhea albobrunnea Urb. & Ekman [valid]
  • Resinanthus albobruneus (Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi [valid]

Description

Stenostomum albobrunneum (also called White-Brown Stenostomum, among many other common names) is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae. It has a large, oval-shaped shell with a smooth, glossy surface and a yellowish-brown color. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region and is found in shallow waters, often in seagrass beds or coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostomum albobrunneum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenostomum albobrunneum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostomum albobrunneum is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 8-10 m. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it takes root.

Where to Find Stenostomum albobrunneum

Stenostomum albobrunneum is native to Colombia.

Stenostomum albobrunneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostomum albobrunneum?

Stenostomum albobrunneum

Where is Stenostomum albobrunneum found?

Stenostomum albobrunneum is found in Central America.

What is the growth habit of Stenostomum albobrunneum?

Stenostomum albobrunneum is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Stenostomum genus

Stenostomum abbreviatum, Stenostomum acutatum, Stenostomum albobrunneum, Stenostomum apiculatum, Stenostomum aristatum, Stenostomum aromaticum, Stenostomum baracoense, Stenostomum biflorum, Stenostomum cahosianum, Stenostomum coriaceum, Stenostomum cuspidatum, Stenostomum densiflorum, Stenostomum ekmanii, Stenostomum ellipticum, Stenostomum granulatum, Stenostomum guianensis, Stenostomum heteroneurum, Stenostomum imbricatum, Stenostomum involucratum, Stenostomum jamaicense, Stenostomum lucidum, Stenostomum maestrensis, Stenostomum minutifolium, Stenostomum mucronatum, Stenostomum multinerve, Stenostomum myrtifolium, Stenostomum nipense, Stenostomum obtusifolium, Stenostomum occidentale, Stenostomum oliganthum, Stenostomum ophiticolum, Stenostomum orbiculare, Stenostomum pedicellare, Stenostomum pitonianum, Stenostomum portoricense, Stenostomum radiatum, Stenostomum resinosum, Stenostomum reticulare, Stenostomum revolutum, Stenostomum rotundatum, Stenostomum scrobiculatum, Stenostomum shaferi, Stenostomum sintenisii, Stenostomum tomentosum, Stenostomum urbanianum, Stenostomum acreanum, Stenostomum darienense, Stenostomum turrialbanum, Stenostomum maestrense, Stenostomum ophiticola,

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-197573: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.