Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
434646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 130 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433978



Common Names

  • Stenandrium ekmanii
  • Ekman's Stenandrium
  • Ekman's Needleleaf


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Description

Stenandrium ekmanii (also called Stenandrium sp. 'Ekmanii' and Stenandrium sp. 'Ekmanii', among many other common names) is a small, stem-forming plant with oval to lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in the Amazonian regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in shallow waters and can be found in both rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stenandrium ekmanii is an attractive ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenandrium ekmanii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenandrium ekmanii is a low-growing, stem plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a medium to high light level, and can be grown in a wide range of water parameters. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate.

Where to Find Stenandrium ekmanii

Stenandrium ekmanii is native to South America, primarily in Brazil and Peru.

Stenandrium ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenandrium ekmanii?

Stenandrium ekmanii

What is the optimal temperature for Stenandrium ekmanii?

72-82°F (22-28°C)

What is the optimal pH for Stenandrium ekmanii?

6.5-7.5

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,

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