Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
hamata
ID:
380271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73(Suppl.): 6 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379603



Common Names

  • Neostenanthera hamata
  • Hooked Neostenanthera
  • Hooked Uvaria


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Description

Neostenanthera hamata (also called Hooked star sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a creeping rhizome and ascending culms. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Neostenanthera hamata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neostenanthera hamata has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neostenanthera hamata is an evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil mix with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Neostenanthera hamata

Neostenanthera hamata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South India and Sri Lanka.

Neostenanthera hamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neostenanthera hamata?

Neostenanthera hamata

What is the natural habitat of Neostenanthera hamata?

It is found in moist deciduous forests of India.

What is the flowering season of Neostenanthera hamata?

It flowers from January to April.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74176-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.