Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
membranifolia
ID:
1233903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Li) C.Hansen

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15(1): 176 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233241



Common Names

  • Membranifolia Stussenia
  • Membranifolia Fern
  • Membranifolia Shield Fern


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Description

Stussenia membranifolia (also called Membranous Stussenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Stussenia membranifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stussenia membranifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a short pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Stussenia membranifolia

Stussenia membranifolia is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests.

Stussenia membranifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stussenia membranifolia?

Stussenia membranifolia

What is the common name of Stussenia membranifolia?

Membranous-leaved Stussenia

What type of plant is Stussenia membranifolia?

Fern

Species in the Stussenia 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,

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