Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 16: 11 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435226
Common Names
- Stenanona Panamensis
- Panamensis Palm
- Panamensis Palm Tree
Description
Stenanona panamensis (also called Panama 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 Panama, where it grows in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanona panamensis 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 panamensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenanona panamensis 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 panamensis
Stenanona panamensis is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.
Stenanona panamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanona panamensis?
Stenanona panamensis
What type of plant is Stenanona panamensis?
A shrub
Where is Stenanona panamensis found?
Central America
Species in the Stenanona genus
Stenanona cauliflora,
Stenanona costaricensis,
Stenanona humilis,
Stenanona panamensis,
Stenanona stenopetala,
Stenanona flagelliflora,
Stenanona carrillensis,
Stenanona columbiensis,
Stenanona hondurensis,
Stenanona monticola,
Stenanona narinensis,
Stenanona tuberculata,
Stenanona tubiflora,
Stenanona wendtii,
Stenanona migueliana,
Stenanona zoque,
Stenanona morenoi,
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,