Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
496278

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 71 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495610



Common Names

  • Chiapas Stemodia
  • Chiapas Stemodia
  • Chiapas Stemodia


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Description

Stemodia chiapensis (also called Chiapas Stemodia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, often in association with juniper and oak.

Uses & Benefits

Stemodia chiapensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stemodia chiapensis is white with a yellow center, and has four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemodia chiapensis is an annual herb native to Mexico. It is best propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil mix in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Stemodia chiapensis

Stemodia chiapensis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Stemodia chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemodia chiapensis?

Stemodia chiapensis

What is the family of Stemodia chiapensis?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Stemodia chiapensis?

Chiapas stemodia

Species in the Stemodia genus

Stemodia hassleriana, Stemodia grossa, Stemodia lathraia, Stemodia maritima, Stemodia lythrifolia, Stemodia jorullensis, Stemodia kingii, Stemodia linophylla, Stemodia florulenta, Stemodia foliosa, Stemodia fruticosa, Stemodia fruticulosa, Stemodia glabella, Stemodia flaccida, Stemodia debilis, Stemodia durantifolia, Stemodia chiapensis, Stemodia viscosa, Stemodia pubescens, Stemodia peduncularis, Stemodia tephropelina, Stemodia verticillata, Stemodia serrata, Stemodia chodati, Stemodia hyptoides, Stemodia lobelioides, Stemodia microphylla, Stemodia palustris, Stemodia scoparioides, Stemodia stricta, Stemodia suffruticosa, Stemodia tenuifolia, Stemodia schottii, Stemodia piurensis, Stemodia palmeri, Stemodia macrantha, Stemodia trifoliata, Stemodia lanceolata, Stemodia bartsioides, Stemodia lanata, Stemodia purpusii, Stemodia coahuilensis, Stemodia veronicoides, Stemodia diplohyptoides, Stemodia pusilla, Stemodia perfoliata, Stemodia chodatii, Stemodia anisata,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301193-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].