Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Borhidi & M.Fernández
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 38: 155 (1993-1994 publ. 1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316697
Common Names
- Urbanianum Stenostomum
- Stenostomum Urbanianum
- Urbanianum Stenostomum Plant
Synonyms
- Antirhea tenuiflora Urb. [illegitimate]
- Antirhea urbaniana C.T.White [valid]
- Stenostomum urbanianum (C.T.White) Borhidi & Z.M.Fernández [deprecated]
Description
Stenostomum urbanianum (also called Urban's 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 urbanianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenostomum urbanianum is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenostomum urbanianum can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Stenostomum urbanianum
Stenostomum urbanianum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Stenostomum urbanianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenostomum urbanianum?
Stenostomum urbanianum
What are the common names of Stenostomum urbanianum?
Urbanianum
What is the growth habit of Stenostomum urbanianum?
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,