Steganthera ilicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
506650
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 235 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505982
Common Names
- Ilicifolia Steganthera
- Steganthera Ilicifolia
- Ilicifolia Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Steganthera ilicifolia (also called Ilicifoliate Steganthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Steganthera ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make medicines for treating respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Steganthera ilicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Steganthera ilicifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m (6ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings, layering or division of mature plants.
Where to Find Steganthera ilicifolia
Steganthera ilicifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Steganthera ilicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steganthera ilicifolia?
Steganthera ilicifolia
What is the family of Steganthera ilicifolia?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Steganthera ilicifolia?
Holly-leaved Steganthera
Species in the Steganthera genus
Steganthera odontophylla, Steganthera salomonensis, Steganthera royenii, Steganthera pycnoneura, Steganthera psychotrioides, Steganthera parvifolia, Steganthera oligantha, Steganthera stevensii, Steganthera myrtifolia, Steganthera moszkowskii, Steganthera macooraia, Steganthera ledermannii, Steganthera insculpta, Steganthera symplocoides, Steganthera suberoso-alata, Steganthera hirsuta, Steganthera ilicifolia, Steganthera chimbuensis, Steganthera hentyi, Steganthera fasciculata, Steganthera dentata, Steganthera australiana, Steganthera alpina, Steganthera cyclopensis, Steganthera hospitans, Steganthera cooperorum, Steganthera laxiflora,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582419-1: Based on the initial data import