Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
robsonii
ID:
380270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Thomas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 16: 196 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379602



Common Names

  • Neostenanthera robsonii
  • Robson's Neostenanthera
  • Robson's Uvaria


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Description

Neostenanthera robsonii (also called Robson's 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 robsonii 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

Flower: White to pale pink, tubular flowers with five lobes. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neostenanthera robsonii 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 robsonii

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

Neostenanthera robsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neostenanthera robsonii?

Neostenanthera robsonii

What is the natural habitat of Neostenanthera robsonii?

It is found in moist deciduous forests of India.

What is the flowering season of Neostenanthera robsonii?

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

Annick Le Thomas (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74183-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.