Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
crepinianus
ID:
317371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 143 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316703

Common Names

  • Crepinianus Stephanococcus
  • Stephanococcus Crepinianus
  • Crepinianus Stephanococcus Plant

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Synonyms

  • Oldenlandia crepiniana K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Stephanococcus crepinianus (also called Crepinian's Stephanococcus, 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

Stephanococcus crepinianus 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 Stephanococcus crepinianus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanococcus crepinianus 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 Stephanococcus crepinianus

Stephanococcus crepinianus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Stephanococcus crepinianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanococcus crepinianus?

Stephanococcus crepinianus

What are the common names of Stephanococcus crepinianus?

Crepinianus

What is the growth habit of Stephanococcus crepinianus?

It is a shrub or small tree

Species in the Stephanococcus genus

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-197637: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.