Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
suberoso-alata
ID:
506595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 22: 445 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505927



Common Names

  • Suberoso-alata steganthera
  • Suberoso-alata steganthera tree
  • Steganthera suberoso-alata


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Description

Steganthera suberoso-alata (also called Suberoso-alata Steganthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and it is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Steganthera suberoso-alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steganthera suberoso-alata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Steganthera suberoso-alata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Steganthera suberoso-alata

Steganthera suberoso-alata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Steganthera suberoso-alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steganthera suberoso-alata?

Steganthera suberoso-alata

What is the family of Steganthera suberoso-alata?

Melastomataceae

Where is Steganthera suberoso-alata native to?

South America

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