Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenopetala
ID:
435895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) G.E.Schatz ex Maas, E.A.Mennega & Westra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Candollea 49: 465 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435227



Common Names

  • Stenanona Stenopetala
  • Stenopetala Palm
  • Stenopetala Palm Tree


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Description

Stenanona stenopetala (also called Slender 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 stenopetala 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 stenopetala 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 stenopetala 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 stenopetala

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

Stenanona stenopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanona stenopetala?

Stenanona stenopetala

What type of plant is Stenanona stenopetala?

A shrub

Where is Stenanona stenopetala 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.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979464-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.