Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
435883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.W.Walker) G.E.Schatz ex Maas, E.A.Mennega & Westra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Candollea 49: 465 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435215

Common Names

  • Stenanona Cauliflora
  • Cauliflora Palm
  • Cauliflora Palm Tree

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Description

Stenanona cauliflora (also called Cauliflower Stenanona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Stenanona cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stenanona cauliflora are small, yellowish-green, and grow in small clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenanona cauliflora is a tropical, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, as seeds are not widely available.

Where to Find Stenanona cauliflora

Stenanona cauliflora is native to Thailand, where it is found in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Stenanona cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanona cauliflora?

Stenanona cauliflora

What type of plant is Stenanona cauliflora?

A shrub

Where is Stenanona cauliflora found?

Central and South America

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 Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
James Willard Walker (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Walker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979462-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.