Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 154 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316776
Common Names
- Stevensia grandiflora
- Grandiflora Stevensia
- Stevensia Grandiflora
Synonyms
- Rondeletia grandiflora (Alain) Borhidi [valid]
Description
Stevensia grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered Stevensia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry areas and can reach up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stevensia grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevensia grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Stevensia grandiflora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Stevensia grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevensia grandiflora?
Stevensia grandiflora
What are the common names of Stevensia grandiflora?
Large-flowered False Palm
Where is Stevensia grandiflora native to?
Mexico
Species in the Stevensia genus
Stevensia aculeolata,
Stevensia buxifolia,
Stevensia ebracteata,
Stevensia ekmaniana,
Stevensia grandiflora,
Stevensia hotteana,
Stevensia minutifolia,
Stevensia ovatifolia,
Stevensia samanensis,
Stevensia farinosa,
Stevensia trilobata,
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,