Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glaber
ID:
1241469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leonard) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 48: 280 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240807



Common Names

  • Glaber Stenostephanus
  • Stenostephanus Glaber
  • Stenostephanus Glaber


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Description

Stenostephanus glaber (also called Smooth Stenostephanus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white or pink flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostephanus glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenostephanus glaber is a white, five-lobed, star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostephanus glaber is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Stenostephanus glaber

Stenostephanus glaber is native to South America and can be found in humid forests and wetlands in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Stenostephanus glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostephanus glaber?

Stenostephanus glaber

What is the common name of Stenostephanus glaber?

Smooth Stenostephanus

What is the natural habitat of Stenostephanus glaber?

Dry grassland, scrub and rocky places

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.