Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dwyer) C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 361 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921749
Common Names
- Stenostomum darienense
- Darienense's Stenostomum
- Darienense Stenostomum
Description
Stenostomum darienense (also called 'Darien Stenostomum', among many other common names) is a small herb native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stenostomum darienense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenostomum darienense has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenostomum darienense is a slow-growing, clumping bromeliad that can be propagated from offsets. The offsets should be carefully removed from the parent plant and potted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Place the plant in a warm, sunny location and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stenostomum darienense
Stenostomum darienense is native to the Darien province of Panama.
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,