Stenomesson miniatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miniatum
ID:
740628
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herb.) Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 34: 69 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739961
Common Names
- Miniatum Stenomesson
- Stenomesson miniatum
- Stenomesson
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenomesson miniatum (also called Miniature Stenomesson, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white or pinkish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Stenomesson miniatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenomesson miniatum is a star-shaped, white or yellowish-green flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenomesson miniatum is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.
Where to Find Stenomesson miniatum
Stenomesson miniatum is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Stenomesson miniatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenomesson miniatum?
Stenomesson miniatum
What type of plant is Stenomesson miniatum?
It is a bulbous perennial plant
What is the natural habitat of Stenomesson miniatum?
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Stenomesson genus
Stenomesson aurantiacum, Stenomesson breviflorum, Stenomesson chilense, Stenomesson rupense, Stenomesson campanulatum, Stenomesson weberbaueri, Stenomesson parvulum, Stenomesson gasteroides, Stenomesson miniatum, Stenomesson moldenkei, Stenomesson pauciflorum, Stenomesson pearcei, Stenomesson flavum, Stenomesson vitellinum, Stenomesson chloranthum, Stenomesson leucanthum, Stenomesson mirabilis, Stenomesson ecuadorense,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288073: Based on the initial data import
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.