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
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.
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 Neostenanthera genus
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,