Status:
valid
Authors:
Clausager & Borchs.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 666 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491707
Common Names
- Phrynium stenophyllum
- Stenophyllum
- Stenophyllum Phrynium
Description
Phrynium stenophyllum (also called Slender-Leaf Phrynium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has yellow flowers and small, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium stenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phrynium stenophyllum are yellowish-green, with four petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phrynium stenophyllum is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in tropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Phrynium stenophyllum
Phrynium stenophyllum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phrynium stenophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium stenophyllum?
Phrynium stenophyllum
What is the family of Phrynium stenophyllum?
Marantaceae
What is the common name of Phrynium stenophyllum?
Stenophyllum Phrynium
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum,
Phrynium fissifolium,
Phrynium giganteum,
Phrynium gracile,
Phrynium grandibracteatum,
Phrynium hainanense,
Phrynium hirtum,
Phrynium houtteanum,
Phrynium imbricatum,
Phrynium kaniense,
Phrynium macrocephalum,
Phrynium maximum,
Phrynium nicobaricum,
Phrynium obscurum,
Phrynium parvum,
Phrynium pedunculatum,
Phrynium pedunculiferum,
Phrynium pubinerve,
Phrynium schlechteri,
Phrynium stenophyllum,
Phrynium tonkinense,
Phrynium tristachyum,
Phrynium venustum,
Phrynium villosulum,
Phrynium aurantium,
Phrynium interruptum,
Phrynium laxum,
Phrynium longispicum,
Phrynium magnificum,
Phrynium minor,
Phrynium minutiflorum,
Phrynium robinsonii,
Phrynium rubrum,
Phrynium sapiense,
Phrynium simplex,
Phrynium whitei,
Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,
References
Karen Clausager: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clausager' in the authors string.