Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
linearis
ID:
496961

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 49: 157 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496293



Common Names

  • Linear Mintbush
  • Linear-Leaf Mintbush
  • Linear-Leaved Mintbush


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Description

Stemodiopsis linearis (also called Linear stemodiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stemodiopsis linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stemodiopsis linearis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemodiopsis linearis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Stemodiopsis linearis

Stemodiopsis linearis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist habitats such as rainforests.

Stemodiopsis linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemodiopsis linearis?

Stemodiopsis linearis

What is the common name of Stemodiopsis linearis?

Linear Pitcairnia

What is the habitat of Stemodiopsis linearis?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809975-1: 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].