Stenia falcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
801188
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ackerman) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 93 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800522
Common Names
- Falcate Stenia
- Stenia
- Falcata Stenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenia falcata (also called Sickle Stenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong-lanceolate. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Stenia falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenia falcata is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green labellum. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenia falcata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Stenia falcata
Stenia falcata is native to Mexico and is found in the Sierra Madre Oriental pine-oak forests ecoregion.
Stenia falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenia falcata?
Stenia falcata
What is the common name of Stenia falcata?
Falcate Stenia
What is the natural habitat of Stenia falcata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-338962: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.