Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
javanica
ID:
317416

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

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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.

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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,

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