Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 96 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800566
Common Names
- Lendyana Stenotyla
- Stenotyla
- Lendyana
Description
Stenotyla lendyana (also called Lendy'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 lendyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenotyla lendyana is a bright yellow, the seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenotyla lendyana 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 lendyana
Stenotyla lendyana is native to Central America and is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Stenotyla lendyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenotyla lendyana?
Stenotyla lendyana
What is the common name of Stenotyla lendyana?
Lendy's Stenotyla
What is the natural habitat of Stenotyla lendyana?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Stenotyla genus
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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,