Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
stellatum
ID:
1225319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 213: 14. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224657



Common Names

  • Sphaerocardamum stellatum
  • Stellatum Sphaerocardamum
  • Sphaerocardamum Stellatum


Searching for Sphaerocardamum stellatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Sphaerocardamum stellatum (also called Star-flowered Cardamum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India, and it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocardamum stellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that can help to treat a variety of skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocardamum stellatum has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are light green and have two cotyledons.

Searching for Sphaerocardamum stellatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerocardamum stellatum is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Sphaerocardamum stellatum

Sphaerocardamum stellatum is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan and China.

Sphaerocardamum stellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaerocardamum stellatum?

Sphaerocardamum stellatum

What are the common names of Sphaerocardamum stellatum?

Star-flowered Cardamom

Where is Sphaerocardamum stellatum found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50042225: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.