Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spicatus
ID:
1277089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh. & J.R.I.Wood

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 6: 450 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276427



Common Names

  • Stenostephanus spicatus
  • Spicate Stenostephanus
  • Spicate


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Description

Stenostephanus spicatus (also called Spiked Stenostephanus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a spreading habit. It is found in dry open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostephanus spicatus has been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenostephanus spicatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiky plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostephanus spicatus is an evergreen, perennial plant that can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Stenostephanus spicatus

Stenostephanus spicatus can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Stenostephanus spicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostephanus spicatus?

Stenostephanus spicatus

What is the common name of Stenostephanus spicatus?

Spiked Stenostephanus

What is the natural habitat of Stenostephanus spicatus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America

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.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.