Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
helleri
ID:
915247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fowlie) P.A.Harding

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Huntleyas : 232 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914582



Common Names

  • Stenotyla Helleri
  • Heller's Stenotyla
  • Heller's False Mallow


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Description

Stenotyla helleri (also called Heller's Stenotyla, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is a threatened species due to habitat loss.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotyla helleri has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenotyla helleri is small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotyla helleri is a small shrub native to Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Stenotyla helleri

Stenotyla helleri is native to Mexico.

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-459571: Based on the initial data import
Jack Archie Fowlie (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fowlie' in the authors string.
Patricia A. Harding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Harding' in the authors string.