Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
clarkii
ID:
1325317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 89: 306 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337771



Common Names

  • Stenostephanus clarkii
  • Stenostephanus
  • Clarkii


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Description

Stenostephanus clarkii (also called Clark's stenostephanus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostephanus clarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenostephanus clarkii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostephanus clarkii is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Stenostephanus clarkii

Stenostephanus clarkii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Stenostephanus clarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostephanus clarkii?

Stenostephanus clarkii

What is the common name of Stenostephanus clarkii?

Clark's Stenostephanus

Where is Stenostephanus clarkii native to?

Ecuador

Species in the Stenostephanus genus

Stenostephanus sprucei, Stenostephanus sessilifolius, Stenostephanus silvaticus, Stenostephanus sanguineus, Stenostephanus lasiostachyus, Stenostephanus hondurensis, Stenostephanus wallnoeferi, Stenostephanus aglaus, Stenostephanus ampelinus, Stenostephanus atropurpureus, Stenostephanus charien, Stenostephanus charitopes, Stenostephanus cleefii, Stenostephanus cuatrecasasii, Stenostephanus cyaneus, Stenostephanus diversicolor, Stenostephanus enarthrocoma, Stenostephanus floriferus, Stenostephanus hispidulus, Stenostephanus kirkbridei, Stenostephanus lamprus, Stenostephanus latifolius, Stenostephanus leonardianus, Stenostephanus macrochilus, Stenostephanus macrolobus, Stenostephanus magdalenensis, Stenostephanus maximus, Stenostephanus pilosus, Stenostephanus putumayensis, Stenostephanus pycnostachys, Stenostephanus racemosus, Stenostephanus reflexiflorus, Stenostephanus scolnikae, Stenostephanus syscius, Stenostephanus tachirensis, Stenostephanus xanthothrix, Stenostephanus zuliensis, Stenostephanus ruberrimus, Stenostephanus puberulus, Stenostephanus longistaminus, Stenostephanus breedlovei, Stenostephanus chiapensis, Stenostephanus gracilis, Stenostephanus purpusii, Stenostephanus tacanensis, Stenostephanus latilabris, Stenostephanus monolophus, Stenostephanus asplundii, Stenostephanus jamesonii, Stenostephanus laxus,

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,

References

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134789-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.