Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crenulatus
ID:
1274844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton ex Rusby) Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 288 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274182



Common Names

  • Stenostephanus Crenulatus
  • Crenulate Stenostephanus
  • Crenulated Fern


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Description

Stenostephanus crenulatus (also called Crenulate stenostephanus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostephanus crenulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stenostephanus crenulatus var. crenulatus
Stenostephanus crenulatus var. longiflorus Wassh. & J.R.I.Wood

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenostephanus crenulatus has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostephanus crenulatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Plant in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stenostephanus crenulatus

Stenostephanus crenulatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Stenostephanus crenulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostephanus crenulatus?

Stenostephanus crenulatus

What is the common name of Stenostephanus crenulatus?

Crenulate Stenostephanus

What type of plant is Stenostephanus crenulatus?

Herb

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.