Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pedunculatum
ID:
431878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 132 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431210



Common Names

  • Stathmostelma pedunculatum
  • Pedunculate Stathmostelma
  • Pedunculate Lobster Claw


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Synonyms

  • Pachycarpus corniculatus Hochst. [unknown]
  • Stathmostelma globuliflorum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Stathmostelma macranthum (Hochst. ex Oliv.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Asclepias macrantha Hochst. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Asclepias pedunculata (Decne.) Dandy [unknown]
  • Asclepias uvirensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus longipes Oliv. [unknown]
  • Gomphocarpus pedunculatus Decne. [unknown]

Description

Stathmostelma pedunculatum (also called Stathmostelma, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stathmostelma pedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stathmostelma pedunculatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stathmostelma pedunculatum is a succulent shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves attached and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant it in well-draining soil and water it regularly. It should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stathmostelma pedunculatum

Stathmostelma pedunculatum can be found in the tropical forests of Angola.

Stathmostelma pedunculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stathmostelma pedunculatum?

Stathmostelma pedunculatum

What is the natural habitat of Stathmostelma pedunculatum?

It is found in dry savannas and grasslands of Africa.

What are the characteristics of Stathmostelma pedunculatum?

It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101881-1: Based on the initial data import