Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sororia
ID:
317388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 200 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316720



Common Names

  • Stephanothelys sororia
  • Sororia Stephanothelys
  • Stephanothelys Sororia


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Synonyms

  • Aspidogyne sororia (Garay) Ormerod [unknown]
  • Erythrodes soraria (Garay) Dodson & R.Vásquez [unknown]

Description

Stephanothelys sororia (also called Sorrowful Stephanothelys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It grows in dry areas and can reach up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanothelys sororia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stephanothelys sororia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanothelys sororia can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Stephanothelys sororia

Stephanothelys sororia is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Stephanothelys sororia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanothelys sororia?

Stephanothelys sororia

What is the natural habitat of Stephanothelys sororia?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Stephanothelys sororia?

Up to 28 cm in height

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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,

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