Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
imbricatum
ID:
317327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 38: 146 (1993-1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316659

Common Names

  • Imbricatum Stenostomum
  • Stenostomum Imbricatum
  • Imbricate-Flowered Stenostomum

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Synonyms

  • Resinanthus imbricatus (Borhidi) Borhidi [valid]

Description

Stenostomum imbricatum (also called Imbricate 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 imbricatum 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 imbricatum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostomum imbricatum 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 imbricatum

Stenostomum imbricatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Stenostomum imbricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostomum imbricatum?

Stenostomum imbricatum

What are the common names of Stenostomum imbricatum?

Imbricatum

What is the growth habit of Stenostomum imbricatum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-197592: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.