Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stannea
ID:
383374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 202 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382706



Common Names

  • Stannea's Niedenzuella
  • Niedenzuella stannea
  • Niedenzuella


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia stannea Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria cornifolia discolor Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Banisteria discolor Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis discolor Small [unknown]
  • Clonodia sessilis Nied. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys stannea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sericans Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys benthamiana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sericans buricana Cuatrec. & Croat [unknown]
  • Mascagnia benthamiana (Griseb.) W.R.Anderson [unknown]
  • Malpighiodes benthamiana (Griseb.) Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sericans boliviensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sericans paraguariensis Nied. [unknown]

Description

Niedenzuella stannea (also called Stanne's niedenzuella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Niedenzuella stannea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Niedenzuella stannea has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Niedenzuella stannea is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that spreads by rhizomes and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Niedenzuella stannea

Niedenzuella stannea can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Niedenzuella stannea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Niedenzuella stannea?

Niedenzuella stannea

What is the family of Niedenzuella stannea?

Celastraceae

What is the common name of Niedenzuella stannea?

Stannous niedenzuella

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2385894: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.