Status:
valid
Authors:
Pupulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 12: 8 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810308
Common Names
- Stenia dodsoniana
- Dodson's Stenia
- Dodsoniana Stenia
Description
Stenia dodsoniana (also called Dodson's Stenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stenia dodsoniana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenia dodsoniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenia dodsoniana is a perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Stenia dodsoniana
Stenia dodsoniana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Stenia dodsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenia dodsoniana?
Stenia dodsoniana
What is the common name of Stenia dodsoniana?
Dodson's Stenia
What is the natural habitat of Stenia dodsoniana?
Grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Stenia genus
Stenia angustilabia,
Stenia aurorae,
Stenia bismarckii,
Stenia calceolaris,
Stenia christensonii,
Stenia glatzii,
Stenia guttata,
Stenia jarae,
Stenia lillianae,
Stenia luerorum,
Stenia nataliana,
Stenia pallida,
Stenia pastorellii,
Stenia pustulosa,
Stenia saccata,
Stenia stenioides,
Stenia vasquezii,
Stenia wendiae,
Stenia uribei,
Stenia bohnkiana,
Stenia falcata,
Stenia dodsoniana,
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,