Stenia uribei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uribei
ID:
562185
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Ortiz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 23: 29 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561517
Common Names
- Stenia uribei
- Uribei Stenia
- Uribei Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenia uribei (also called Australian Fuchsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, bright pink flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stenia uribei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and can be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenia uribei is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with a yellow or greenish-yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Stenia uribei can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Stenia uribei
Stenia uribei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Stenia uribei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenia uribei?
Stenia uribei
What is the family of Stenia uribei?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Stenia uribei?
Tropical and subtropical 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-267127: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.