Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
symplocoides
ID:
506594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 101(49): 23 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505926



Common Names

  • Symplocoides steganthera
  • Symplocoides steganthera tree
  • Steganthera symplocoides


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Description

Steganthera symplocoides (also called Symplocoides 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 symplocoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steganthera symplocoides 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 symplocoides 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 symplocoides

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

Steganthera symplocoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steganthera symplocoides?

Steganthera symplocoides

What is the family of Steganthera symplocoides?

Melastomataceae

Where is Steganthera symplocoides native to?

South America

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