Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stenantha
ID:
765823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 188 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765156



Common Names

  • Stenantha Diamena
  • Stenantha Lily
  • Stenantha Star Lily


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Description

Diamena stenantha (also called Narrow-leaved Diamena, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Diamena stenantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diamena stenantha has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diamena stenantha is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F. It should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Diamena stenantha

Diamena stenantha can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Species in the Diamena genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304061: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.