Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
medialis
ID:
1083446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45(3): 199 (1993): (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082784



Common Names

  • Stanmarkia medialis
  • Medialis Stanmarkia
  • Stanmarkia Medialis


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Description

Stanmarkia medialis (also called ‘Medial Stanmarkia’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a small tree, growing up to 5 meters tall, with large, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stanmarkia medialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stanmarkia medialis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanmarkia medialis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stanmarkia medialis

Stanmarkia medialis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Species in the Stanmarkia genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304630: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.