Stenanthium diffusum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
810973
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wofford
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 450 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810307
Common Names
- Stenanthium diffusum
- Diffuse Stenanthium
- Diffusum Stenanthium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthium diffusum (also called Diffuse Stenanthium, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanthium diffusum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenanthium diffusum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthium diffusum is a perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Stenanthium diffusum
Stenanthium diffusum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Stenanthium diffusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthium diffusum?
Stenanthium diffusum
What is the common name of Stenanthium diffusum?
Diffuse Featherbells
What is the natural habitat of Stenanthium diffusum?
Woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Stenanthium genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348561: Based on the initial data import
B. Eugene Wofford (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wofford' in the authors string.