Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
stromanthoides
ID:
563695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 1: 236 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563027



Common Names

  • Stromanthe Stromanthoides
  • Stromanthe Stromanthoides Plant
  • Stromanthe Stromanthoides Prayer Plant


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Synonyms

  • Myrosma stromanthoides J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Stromanthe stromanthoides (also called Stromanthoides stromanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stromanthe stromanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, compact habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stromanthe stromanthoides is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stromanthe stromanthoides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Stromanthe stromanthoides

Stromanthe stromanthoides can be found in the tropical regions of Brazil.

Stromanthe stromanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stromanthe stromanthoides?

Stromanthe stromanthoides

What is the common name of Stromanthe stromanthoides?

Stromanthe

What is the natural habitat of Stromanthe stromanthoides?

It is native to tropical regions of South America.

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-267366: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.