Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stenopetala
ID:
944126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 17: 44 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943464



Common Names

  • Dimerandra Stenopetala
  • Narrow-petalled Dimerandra
  • Narrow-petalled-flowered Dimerandra


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Description

Dimerandra stenopetala (also called Narrow-petalled Dimerandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters in height, with white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dimerandra stenopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a herbal tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dimerandra stenopetala are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimerandra stenopetala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dimerandra stenopetala

Dimerandra stenopetala is native to Colombia.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61879: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.