Stigmatodactylus serratus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratus
ID:
317479
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Deori) A.N.Rao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 9: 255 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316811
Common Names
- Stigmatodactylus serratus
- Serratus Stigmatodactylus
- Serratus Leatherwood
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- Pantlingia serrata Deori [unknown]
Description
Stigmatodactylus serratus (also called Serrate Stigmatodactylus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmatodactylus serratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stigmatodactylus serratus is yellow with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stigmatodactylus serratus is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and needs to be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stigmatodactylus serratus
Stigmatodactylus serratus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Stigmatodactylus serratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stigmatodactylus serratus?
Stigmatodactylus serratus
What is the common name of Stigmatodactylus serratus?
Serratus
What is the habitat of Stigmatodactylus serratus?
Stigmatodactylus serratus is found in tropical rainforests in South America.
Species in the Stigmatodactylus genus
Stigmatodactylus celebicus, Stigmatodactylus croftianus, Stigmatodactylus gibbsiae, Stigmatodactylus javanicus, Stigmatodactylus paradoxus, Stigmatodactylus serratus, Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, Stigmatodactylus variegatus, Stigmatodactylus vulcanicus, Stigmatodactylus lamrii, Stigmatodactylus dalagangpalawanicum, Stigmatodactylus aquamarinus, Stigmatodactylus richardianus, Stigmatodactylus bracteatus, Stigmatodactylus confusus, Stigmatodactylus corniculatus, Stigmatodactylus cymbalariifolius, Stigmatodactylus elegans, Stigmatodactylus halleanus, Stigmatodactylus heptadactylus, Stigmatodactylus macroglossus, Stigmatodactylus oxyglossus, Stigmatodactylus aegeridantennatus, Stigmatodactylus grandiflorus, Stigmatodactylus veillonis, Stigmatodactylus tenuilabris,
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-197762: Based on the initial data import
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.
Numal Chandra Deori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deori' in the authors string.