Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamelin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 19: 11 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327934
Common Names
- Stephanocaryum popovii
- Popov's Stephanocaryum
- Popovii Stephanocaryum
Description
Stephanocaryum popovii (also called Popov's Stephanocaryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to India. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanocaryum popovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stephanocaryum popovii is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanocaryum popovii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of soil, sand, and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Stephanocaryum popovii
Stephanocaryum popovii is native to the mountains of central Asia, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.
Stephanocaryum popovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanocaryum popovii?
Stephanocaryum popovii
What type of plant is Stephanocaryum popovii?
Stephanocaryum popovii is a species of shrub.
Where is Stephanocaryum popovii found?
Stephanocaryum popovii is found in India and Nepal.
Species in the Stephanocaryum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,