Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bremek.) Delprete & Achille
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 169 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316656
Common Names
- Guianensis Stenostomum
- Stenostomum Guianensis
- Guiana Stenostomum
Synonyms
- Antirhea guianensis Bremek. [valid]
Description
Stenostomum guianensis (also called Guiana Thalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a creeping rhizome and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Stenostomum guianensis 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 guianensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenostomum guianensis 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 guianensis
Stenostomum guianensis is native to the Guianas and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Stenostomum guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenostomum guianensis?
Stenostomum guianensis
What are the common names of Stenostomum guianensis?
Guianensis
What is the growth habit of Stenostomum guianensis?
It is a creeping, mat-forming plant
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
Frédéric Achille: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Achille' in the authors string.