Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
perobtusus
ID:
499491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 262 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498823

Common Names

  • Perobtusus Stemonurus
  • Perobtusus Rattan
  • Stemonurus perobtusus

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Description

Stemonurus perobtusus (also called Obtuse-leaved stemonurus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stemonurus perobtusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stemonurus perobtusus are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemonurus perobtusus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Stemonurus perobtusus

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

Stemonurus perobtusus FAQ

What type of plant is Stemonurus perobtusus?

Stemonurus perobtusus is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where does Stemonurus perobtusus grow?

Stemonurus perobtusus is native to South Africa.

What is the size of Stemonurus perobtusus?

Stemonurus perobtusus grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft).

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.
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434639-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.