Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
stenocarpa
ID:
1322120

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Solms) Callm. & Buerki

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 339 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334574



Common Names

  • Benstonea Stenocarpa
  • Stenocarpa Benstonea
  • Benstonea Narrow


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Description

Benstonea stenocarpa (also called Steno Benstonea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Benstonea stenocarpa is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benstonea stenocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benstonea stenocarpa can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a moist, well-draining soil mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Water regularly, but avoid overwatering.

Where to Find Benstonea stenocarpa

Benstonea stenocarpa is found in tropical rainforests in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Benstonea stenocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benstonea stenocarpa?

Benstonea stenocarpa

What is the common name of Benstonea stenocarpa?

Narrow-Fruited Benstonea

Where is Benstonea stenocarpa found?

Benstonea stenocarpa is found in India

Species in the Benstonea genus

Benstonea dumetorum, Benstonea epiphytica, Benstonea microglottis, Benstonea ornithocephala, Benstonea platystigma, Benstonea saint-johnii, Benstonea sobolifera, Benstonea adinobotrys, Benstonea affinis, Benstonea alticola, Benstonea ashtonii, Benstonea atrocarpa, Benstonea beccata, Benstonea biplicata, Benstonea brevistylis, Benstonea brunigii, Benstonea calcinacta, Benstonea celebica, Benstonea copelandii, Benstonea ellipsoidea, Benstonea elostigma, Benstonea foetida, Benstonea gibbsiana, Benstonea glaucophylla, Benstonea herbacea, Benstonea humilis, Benstonea inquilina, Benstonea korthalsii, Benstonea kurzii, Benstonea lauterbachii, Benstonea lepatophila, Benstonea monticola, Benstonea nana, Benstonea pachyphylla, Benstonea parva, Benstonea pectinata, Benstonea permicron, Benstonea pilaris, Benstonea pseudosyncarpa, Benstonea pumila, Benstonea rupestris, Benstonea rustica, Benstonea setistyla, Benstonea stenocarpa, Benstonea sylvatica, Benstonea thomissophylla, Benstonea thurstonii, Benstonea thwaitesii, Benstonea tunicata, Benstonea undulifolia,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

References

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Hermann zu Solms-Laubach (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solms' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.