Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
picta
ID:
801233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 96 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800567



Common Names

  • Picta Stenotyla
  • Stenotyla
  • Picta


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Description

Stenotyla picta (also called the Painted 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 picta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenotyla picta has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotyla picta 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 picta

Stenotyla picta is native to Central America and is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Stenotyla picta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenotyla picta?

Stenotyla picta

What is the common name of Stenotyla picta?

Pictured Stenotyla

What is the natural habitat of Stenotyla picta?

Dry forests and scrublands

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-339004: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.