Status:
valid
Authors:
M.M.Sosa & Dematt.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 186: 272 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341065
Common Names
- Stemodia diplohyptoides
- Diplohyptoides Stemodia
- Stemodia
Description
Stemodia diplohyptoides (also called Stemodia diplohyptoides, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry and sunny meadows and is found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Uses & Benefits
Stemodia diplohyptoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemodia diplohyptoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stemodia diplohyptoides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy habitats. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation is done through division of the root crown.
Where to Find Stemodia diplohyptoides
Stemodia diplohyptoides is native to Panama and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Stemodia diplohyptoides FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Stemodia diplohyptoides?
Stemodia diplohyptoides prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
What type of soil is best for Stemodia diplohyptoides?
Stemodia diplohyptoides prefers a well-draining, chunky, and slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Stemodia diplohyptoides need?
Stemodia diplohyptoides prefers bright, indirect light.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143924-1: 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].