Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Mann.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 193 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316322
Common Names
- Purpurea Stenogyne
- Hawaiian Sage
- Hawaiian Mint
Synonyms
- Stenogyne forbesii (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
- Stenogyne leptophylla (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
- Stenogyne leptophylla retrorsa H.St.John [unknown]
- Stenogyne purpurea forbesii Sherff [unknown]
- Stenogyne purpurea leptophylla Sherff [unknown]
- Stenogyne kealiae Wawra [unknown]
Description
Stenogyne purpurea (also called Purple Stenogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stenogyne purpurea has been used medicinally for treating various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenogyne purpurea is a small, white, tubular flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenogyne purpurea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Stenogyne purpurea
Stenogyne purpurea is native to Hawaii and can be found in the islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai.
Stenogyne purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenogyne purpurea?
Stenogyne purpurea
What is the common name of Stenogyne purpurea?
Hawaiian Sandalwood
What is the natural habitat of Stenogyne purpurea?
Dry forests and shrublands
Species in the Stenogyne genus
Stenogyne angustifolia,
Stenogyne bifida,
Stenogyne calaminthoides,
Stenogyne calycosa,
Stenogyne campanulata,
Stenogyne cinerea,
Stenogyne cranwelliae,
Stenogyne haliakalae,
Stenogyne kaalae,
Stenogyne kamehamehae,
Stenogyne kanehoana,
Stenogyne macrantha,
Stenogyne microphylla,
Stenogyne oxygona,
Stenogyne purpurea,
Stenogyne rotundifolia,
Stenogyne rugosa,
Stenogyne scrophularioides,
Stenogyne sessilis,
Stenogyne viridis,
Stenogyne kauaulaensis,
Stenogyne sherffii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,