Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kamundii
ID:
1543650

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Balkwill

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 135: 381 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024794



Common Names

  • Stemodiopsis kamundii
  • Kamundii Stemodiopsis
  • Stemodiopsis


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Description

Stemodiopsis kamundii (also called Kamundi's Stemodiopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open forests and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Stemodiopsis kamundii has been used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stemodiopsis kamundii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemodiopsis kamundii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone.

Where to Find Stemodiopsis kamundii

Stemodiopsis kamundii can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Stemodiopsis kamundii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemodiopsis kamundii?

Stemodiopsis kamundii

What is the common name of Stemodiopsis kamundii?

Kamundii's Stemodiopsis

Where is Stemodiopsis kamundii native to?

India

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77222866-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].