Schiedea stellarioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellarioides
ID:
438949
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Mann
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 10: 310 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438281
Common Names
- Stellarioides Schiedea
- Stellarioides Hawaiian Sandwort
- Stellarioides Star-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schiedea stellarioides (also called Starry Schiedea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schiedea stellarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schiedea stellarioides has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schiedea stellarioides is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Schiedea stellarioides
Schiedea stellarioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Schiedea stellarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schiedea stellarioides?
Schiedea stellarioides
What are the common names of Schiedea stellarioides?
Star-shaped schiedea, star-shaped schiedea
What is the native range of Schiedea stellarioides?
Hawaii
Species in the Schiedea genus
Schiedea stellarioides, Schiedea amplexicaulis, Schiedea implexa, Schiedea helleri, Schiedea apokremnos, Schiedea diffusa, Schiedea hawaiiensis, Schiedea hookeri, Schiedea kealiae, Schiedea ligustrina, Schiedea lychnoides, Schiedea lydgatei, Schiedea mannii, Schiedea membranacea, Schiedea menziesii, Schiedea remyi, Schiedea salicaria, Schiedea verticillata, Schiedea attenuata,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2484998: Based on the initial data import
Horace Mann Junior (1844-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mann' in the authors string.