Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scrophularioides
ID:
317019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1292 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316351

Common Names

  • Scrophularioides Stenogyne
  • Hawaiian Sage
  • Hawaiian Mint

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Synonyms

  • Phaeopsis montana Nutt. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Stenogyne biflora (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Stenogyne gracilis (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Stenogyne macrantha gracilis Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne macrantha hispida Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne nelsonii Benth. [unknown]
  • Stenogyne remyi (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Stenogyne scandens Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne scrophularioides biflora Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne scrophularioides nelsonii (Benth.) Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne scrophularioides remyi Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne scrophularioides skottsbergii Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne sororia Sherff [unknown]
  • Stenogyne hirsutula H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Stenogyne scrophularioides (also called Scrophularioid 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 scrophularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenogyne scrophularioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenogyne scrophularioides 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 scrophularioides

Stenogyne scrophularioides is native to Hawaii and can be found in the islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai.

Stenogyne scrophularioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenogyne scrophularioides?

Stenogyne scrophularioides

What is the common name of Stenogyne scrophularioides?

Hawaiian Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Stenogyne scrophularioides?

Dry forests and shrublands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-197292: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.