Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
658155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) H.E.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Baileya 3: 112 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657487



Common Names

  • Drymonia stenophylla
  • Stenophylla Drymonia
  • Narrow-Leaved Drymonia


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Description

Drymonia stenophylla (also called 'Narrow-leaved Drymonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to Central and South America and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and colds. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drymonia stenophylla has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia stenophylla can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, plant in a well-draining soil in a location with partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Drymonia stenophylla

Drymonia stenophylla is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Drymonia stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia stenophylla?

Drymonia stenophylla

What is the family of Drymonia stenophylla?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Drymonia stenophylla?

Narrow-leaved Drymonia

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778721: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.