Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 176 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316748
Common Names
- Stereosandra javanica
- Javanica Stereosandra
- Stereosandra Javanica
Synonyms
- Stereosandra javanica papuana J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Stereosandra koidzumiana Ohwi [unknown]
- Stereosandra liukiuensis Tuyama [unknown]
- Stereosandra pendula Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Stereosandra javanica (also called 'Javan Stereosandra', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stereosandra javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stereosandra javanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stereosandra javanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.
Where to Find Stereosandra javanica
Stereosandra javanica is native to Southeast Asia.
Stereosandra javanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereosandra javanica?
Stereosandra javanica
What is the common name of Stereosandra javanica?
Javanica
What is the habitat of Stereosandra javanica?
Stereosandra javanica is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Stereosandra 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,