Steganthera insculpta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insculpta
ID:
506580
Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 202 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505912
Common Names
- Insculpta steganthera
- Insculpta steganthera tree
- Steganthera insculpta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Steganthera insculpta (also called Sculptured Steganthera, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Steganthera insculpta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steganthera insculpta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Steganthera insculpta 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 insculpta
Steganthera insculpta is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Steganthera insculpta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steganthera insculpta?
Steganthera insculpta
What is the family of Steganthera insculpta?
Melastomataceae
Where is Steganthera insculpta native to?
South America
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
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582420-1: Based on the initial data import