Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
ammui
ID:
499333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaneh.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 260 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498665

Common Names

  • Stemonurus ammui
  • Ammu Stemonurus
  • Ammu Broom

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Description

Stemonurus ammui (also called Ammu's Stemonurus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Stemonuraceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 75 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stemonurus ammui is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stemonurus ammui are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemonurus ammui is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.

Where to Find Stemonurus ammui

Stemonurus ammui can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola.

Stemonurus ammui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemonurus ammui?

Stemonurus ammui

What is the common name of Stemonurus ammui?

Ammu's Stemonurus

What is the family of Stemonurus ammui?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434605-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.