Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lankesteriana
ID:
801231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pupulin) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 96 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800565



Common Names

  • Lankesteriana Stenotyla
  • Stenotyla
  • Lankesteriana


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Description

Stenotyla lankesteriana (also called Lankester's Stenotyla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotyla lankesteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenotyla lankesteriana is a bright yellow, the seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotyla lankesteriana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Stenotyla lankesteriana

Stenotyla lankesteriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Stenotyla lankesteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenotyla lankesteriana?

Stenotyla lankesteriana

What is the common name of Stenotyla lankesteriana?

Lankester's Stenotyla

What is the natural habitat of Stenotyla lankesteriana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-339002: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.