Stromanthe boliviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
563443
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 48: 151 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562775
Common Names
- Boliviana Stromanthe
- Boliviana Thalia
- Boliviana Triostar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stromanthe boliviana (also called Bolivian Stromanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Bolivia and Peru, where it grows in humid forests. It is an evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves and white-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stromanthe boliviana 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 boliviana has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially white and turn green as they mature.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stromanthe boliviana 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 boliviana
Stromanthe boliviana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Stromanthe boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stromanthe boliviana?
Stromanthe boliviana
What is the common name of Stromanthe boliviana?
Boliviana Stromanthe
What is the natural habitat of Stromanthe boliviana?
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-267342: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.