Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 9: 86 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345279
Common Names
- Stenostephanus Holm-Nielsenii
- Holm-Nielsenii Stenostephanus
- Stenostephanus
Description
Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii (also called 'Holm-Nielsen's Stenostephanus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ecuador. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in moist and dry deciduous forests, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii is a yellow, cup-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii
Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii FAQ
What are the common names of Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii?
Holm-Nielsenii Stenostephanus
What is the scientific name of Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii?
Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii
What is the natural habitat of Stenostephanus holm-nielsenii?
It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in shallow water or on wet rocks
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,