Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
montana
ID:
317085

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 9: 220 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316417



Common Names

  • Montana Stenoptera
  • Stenoptera
  • Montana


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Synonyms

  • Prescottia pteristyloides Kraenzl. [rejected]
  • Altensteinia pterostyloides Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Stenoptera montana (also called Mountain Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the mountains of the Canary Islands. It grows in rocky areas and can reach up to 2 m in height. It has small, narrow leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stenoptera montana 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 montana is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenoptera montana 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 montana

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

Stenoptera montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenoptera montana?

Stenoptera montana

What is the common name of Stenoptera montana?

Hawaiian Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Stenoptera montana?

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-197357: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.