Stromanthe angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
563432
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 226 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562764
Common Names
- Angustifolia Stromanthe
- Angustifolia Thalia
- Angustifolia Triostar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stromanthe angustifolia (also called Stromanthe angustifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests and meadows. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stromanthe angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stromanthe angustifolia has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially white and turn green as they mature.
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Stromanthe angustifolia is an evergreen perennial that prefers partial shade and a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Stromanthe angustifolia
Stromanthe angustifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stromanthe angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stromanthe angustifolia?
Stromanthe angustifolia
What is the common name of Stromanthe angustifolia?
Angustifolia Stromanthe
What is the natural habitat of Stromanthe angustifolia?
It is native to the mountains of Bolivia
Species in the Stromanthe genus
Stromanthe angustifolia, Stromanthe boliviana, Stromanthe confusa, Stromanthe glabra, Stromanthe guapilesensis, Stromanthe hjalmarssonii, Stromanthe jacquinii, Stromanthe macrochlamys, Stromanthe palustris, Stromanthe papillosa, Stromanthe pluriflora, Stromanthe popolucana, Stromanthe porteana, Stromanthe ramosissima, Stromanthe schottiana, Stromanthe sellowiana, Stromanthe stromanthoides, Stromanthe thalia, Stromanthe tonckat, Stromanthe bahiensis, Stromanthe idroboi,
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-267341: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.