Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
anchonioides
ID:
1410817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 48: 80. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423282



Common Names

  • Anchonioid Sterigmostemum
  • Sterigmostemum
  • Strigmostemum


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Description

Sterigmostemum anchonioides (also called Anchonioid sterigmostemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae family. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sterigmostemum anchonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sterigmostemum anchonioides is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterigmostemum anchonioides is an easy-to-grow perennial that is propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining soil and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and allow the cut end to dry for a few days. Once the cut end has dried, place the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Sterigmostemum anchonioides

Sterigmostemum anchonioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Sterigmostemum anchonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterigmostemum anchonioides?

Sterigmostemum anchonioides

What are the common names of Sterigmostemum anchonioides?

Anchonioides sterigmostemum, Anchonioid sterigmostemum

What is the natural habitat of Sterigmostemum anchonioides?

Sterigmostemum anchonioides is native to tropical Africa

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.