Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 334 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316649
Common Names
- Coriaceum Stenostomum
- Stenostomum Coriaceum
- Coriaceous Stenostomum
Synonyms
- Laugeria coriacea Vahl [valid]
- Laugeria dichotoma ex DC. [valid]
- Laugeria tubulosa Fors ex DC. [unknown]
- Antirhea coriacea Urb. [valid]
- Antirhea dichotoma Hemsl. [valid]
- Petesia distachya Sessé & Moc. [valid]
- Stenostomum dichotomum DC. [valid]
- Viviania domingensis Raf. [valid]
- Guettarda coriacea Pers. [valid]
- Antirrhoea dichotoma (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Stenostomum coriaceum (also called Leathery Stenostomum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stenostomum coriaceum 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 coriaceum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenostomum coriaceum 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 coriaceum
Stenostomum coriaceum is native to Colombia.
Stenostomum coriaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenostomum coriaceum?
Stenostomum coriaceum
What is the natural habitat of Stenostomum coriaceum?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Stenostomum coriaceum?
Up to 12 cm in height
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,