Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 382 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241686
Common Names
- Stenandrium acuminatum
- Acuminatum Stenandrium
- Stenandrium
Description
Stenandrium acuminatum (also called Pointed Stenandrium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Stenandrium acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenandrium acuminatum is small and white in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenandrium acuminatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Stenandrium acuminatum
Stenandrium acuminatum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Stenandrium acuminatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenandrium acuminatum?
Stenandrium acuminatum
What is the common name of Stenandrium acuminatum?
Acuminate stenandrium
What is the natural habitat of Stenandrium acuminatum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Stenandrium genus
Stenandrium thomense,
Stenandrium subcordatum,
Stenandrium villosum,
Stenandrium wrightii,
Stenandrium undulatum,
Stenandrium scabrosum,
Stenandrium pinetorum,
Stenandrium radicosum,
Stenandrium serpens,
Stenandrium stenophyllum,
Stenandrium droseroides,
Stenandrium ekmanii,
Stenandrium chameranthemoideum,
Stenandrium gabonicum,
Stenandrium goiasense,
Stenandrium elegans,
Stenandrium crenatum,
Stenandrium corymbosum,
Stenandrium carolinae,
Stenandrium lyonii,
Stenandrium ovatum,
Stenandrium pedunculatum,
Stenandrium guineense,
Stenandrium hatschbachii,
Stenandrium heterotrichum,
Stenandrium irwinii,
Stenandrium humboldtianum,
Stenandrium pallidum,
Stenandrium bracteosum,
Stenandrium affine,
Stenandrium hirsutum,
Stenandrium manchonense,
Stenandrium mandioccanum,
Stenandrium pohlii,
Stenandrium riedelianum,
Stenandrium tenellum,
Stenandrium verticillatum,
Stenandrium barbatum,
Stenandrium tuberosum,
Stenandrium dulce,
Stenandrium buntingii,
Stenandrium talbotii,
Stenandrium warneckei,
Stenandrium afromontanum,
Stenandrium boivinii,
Stenandrium thompsonii,
Stenandrium carduaceum,
Stenandrium subdentatum,
Stenandrium humile,
Stenandrium amoenum,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,