Stromanthe bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
923473
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yosh.-Arns, Mayo & J.M.A.Braga
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 357 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922808
Common Names
- Stromanthe Bahiensis
- Bahiensis Stromanthe
- Bahiensis Prayer Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stromanthe bahiensis (also called Bahia Stromanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves and produces small, bright purple flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry areas and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stromanthe bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stromanthe bahiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stromanthe bahiensis is a species of tropical plant native to Brazil. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a warm and humid environment and kept moist until rooting.
Where to Find Stromanthe bahiensis
Stromanthe bahiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
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-468466: Based on the initial data import
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.A.Braga' in the authors string.
Karla Norye Yoshida-Arns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yosh.-Arns' in the authors string.