Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
acuta
ID:
317057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 447 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316389



Common Names

  • Acuta Stenoptera
  • Stenoptera
  • Acuta


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Synonyms

  • Stenoptera elata Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Stenoptera acuta (also called Acute Stenoptera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stenoptera acuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenoptera acuta is a small, white, tubular flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenoptera acuta is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Stenoptera acuta

Stenoptera acuta is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Stenoptera acuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenoptera acuta?

Stenoptera acuta

What is the common name of Stenoptera acuta?

Hawaiian Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Stenoptera acuta?

Dry forests and shrublands

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-197331: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.