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
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.
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 Stenotyla genus
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,