Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 426 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279115
Common Names
- Stenandrium praecox
- Praecox Stenandrium
- Praecox Star
Description
Stenandrium praecox (also called Early Stenandrium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stenandrium praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant, and its foliage is often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenandrium praecox is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenandrium praecox is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage more flowers.
Where to Find Stenandrium praecox
Stenandrium praecox is native to the Amazonian region of South America and can be found in the wild in the rainforests of the region.
Stenandrium praecox FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stenandrium praecox?
Stenandrium praecox is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America.
What is the average size of Stenandrium praecox?
Stenandrium praecox typically grows to heights of 1-2 meters.
What are the blooming times of Stenandrium praecox?
Stenandrium praecox typically blooms in the spring and summer months.
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,