Steganthera odontophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontophylla
ID:
506564
Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 101(49): 23 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505896
Common Names
- Tooth-leaved steganthera
- Tooth-leaved steganthera tree
- Steganthera odontophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Steganthera odontophylla (also called Tooth-Leaved 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 odontophylla 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
Steganthera odontophylla 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 odontophylla is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Steganthera odontophylla
Steganthera odontophylla can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Steganthera odontophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steganthera odontophylla?
Steganthera odontophylla
What is the family of Steganthera odontophylla?
Melastomataceae
Where is Steganthera odontophylla 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:582426-1: Based on the initial data import