Stenogyne sherffii - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Common Names
- Stenogyne sherffii
- Sherff's Stenogyne
- Hawaiian Stenogyne
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Stenogyne sherffii (also called Sherff's Stenogyne, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves that are 2-6 cm long and 0.5-2 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Stenogyne sherffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenogyne sherffii is small, white, and tubular. Its seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenogyne sherffii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Stenogyne sherffii
Stenogyne sherffii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the islands of Kaua'i, Maui, and O'ahu.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17601898: Based on the initial data import