Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lesq.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1072 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190953
Common Names
- Stereodon subimponens
- Subimponens Stereodon
- Stereodon's Subimponens
Description
Stereodon subimponens (also called Subimponens' Stereodon, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 19 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland forests, hillsides, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Stereodon subimponens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in dry areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stereodon subimponens var. ulophyllum (Paris) Afonina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stereodon subimponens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.
Where to Find Stereodon subimponens
Stereodon subimponens can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Stereodon genus
Stereodon erectiusculus,
Stereodon subhamulosus,
Stereodon subimponens,
Stereodon hamulosus,
Stereodon holmenii,
Stereodon vivicola,
Stereodon lilliei,
Stereodon bipinnatus,
Stereodon aemulans,
Stereodon callichrous,
Stereodon pratensis,
Species in the Stereodontaceae family
Stereodon erectiusculus,
Stereodon subhamulosus,
Stereodon subimponens,
Stereodon hamulosus,
Stereodon holmenii,
Stereodon vivicola,
Stereodon lilliei,
Stereodon bipinnatus,
Stereodon aemulans,
Stereodon callichrous,
Stereodon pratensis,