Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
915248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 117: 162 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914583



Common Names

  • Stenotyla Panamensis
  • Panamanian Stenotyla
  • Panamanian False Mallow


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Description

Stenotyla panamensis (also called Panama grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotyla panamensis 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 panamensis 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 panamensis is a small shrub native to Central America. 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 panamensis

Stenotyla panamensis is native to Panama.

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-459572: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.