Streptopetalum arenarium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
501748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 10: 277 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501080
Common Names
- Streptopetalum Arenarium
- Sand Streptopetalum
- Sand-leaved Streptopetalum
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Streptopetalum arenarium (also called Sandy Streptopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in lowland rainforest, but can also be found in swamp forest and on riverbanks. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Streptopetalum arenarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptopetalum arenarium has white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streptopetalum arenarium is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Streptopetalum arenarium
Streptopetalum arenarium is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Streptopetalum arenarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptopetalum arenarium?
Streptopetalum arenarium
What is the common name of Streptopetalum arenarium?
Sandy Streptopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Streptopetalum arenarium?
Streptopetalum arenarium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique
Species in the Streptopetalum genus
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940202-1: Based on the initial data import