Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeolata
ID:
317440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 153 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316772

Common Names

  • Stevensia aculeolata
  • Aculeolata Stevensia
  • Stevensia Aculeolata

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia aculeolata (Alain) Borhidi [valid]

Description

Stevensia aculeolata (also called 'Spiny Stevensia', among many other common names) is a small herb up to 30 cm tall, native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stevensia aculeolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevensia aculeolata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevensia aculeolata is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and needs to be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stevensia aculeolata

Stevensia aculeolata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Stevensia aculeolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevensia aculeolata?

Stevensia aculeolata

What are the common names of Stevensia aculeolata?

Spiny False Palm

Where is Stevensia aculeolata native to?

Mexico

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