Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
repens
ID:
804632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Körn.) Suksathan & Borchs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Taxon 54: 1086 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000803966



Common Names

  • Stachyphrynium repens
  • Creeping Stachyphrynium
  • Prostrate Stachyphrynium


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Description

Stachyphrynium repens (also called Creeping Stachyphrynium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the temperate regions of North America and is found in a variety of habitats, including wet meadows, marshes and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyphrynium repens is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachyphrynium repens has small, white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyphrynium repens is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers partial shade and should be kept moist.

Where to Find Stachyphrynium repens

Stachyphrynium repens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Stachyphrynium repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyphrynium repens?

Stachyphrynium repens

What is the common name of Stachyphrynium repens?

Creeping Stachyphrynium

What is the natural habitat of Stachyphrynium repens?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-342312: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
Piyakaset Suksathan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksathan' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.