Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
celebicus
ID:
499316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 394 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498648

Common Names

  • Stemonurus celebicus
  • Celeb Stemonurus
  • Celeb Broom

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Description

Stemonurus celebicus (also called Celebes Stemonurus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is a perennial grass with thin, arching leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stemonurus celebicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stemonurus celebicus is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a brown color. The seedlings are light green in color and have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemonurus celebicus is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not soggy. The seeds should be placed in a warm, sunny location and should be given plenty of indirect light. The soil should be kept evenly moist and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a few inches in height.

Where to Find Stemonurus celebicus

Stemonurus celebicus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Stemonurus celebicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemonurus celebicus?

Stemonurus celebicus

What is the natural habitat of Stemonurus celebicus?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the flowering season for Stemonurus celebicus?

April to October

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

Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608425-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.