Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
435892

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 13: 103 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435224



Common Names

  • Stenanona Costaricensis
  • Costaricensis Palm
  • Costaricensis Palm Tree


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Description

Stenanona costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Stenanona, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with oblong or elliptic leaves. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it grows in wet, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stenanona costaricensis 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

Stenanona costaricensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenanona costaricensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Stenanona costaricensis

Stenanona costaricensis is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.

Stenanona costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanona costaricensis?

Stenanona costaricensis

What type of plant is Stenanona costaricensis?

A shrub

Where is Stenanona costaricensis found?

Central 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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244538-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.