Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dodsoniana
ID:
810974

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


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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.

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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 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-348562: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.