Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabella
ID:
496064

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Barker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 13: 90 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495396



Common Names

  • Stemodia Glabella
  • Glabella Stemodia
  • Glabella Pitcairnia


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Description

Stemodia glabella (also called 'Smooth Bluestem', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has erect stems with alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woods, fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stemodia glabella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stemodia glabella are small, star-shaped, and white in color. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemodia glabella can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stemodia glabella

Stemodia glabella is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Stemodia glabella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemodia glabella?

Stemodia glabella

What is the common name of Stemodia glabella?

Smooth Stemodia

What type of plant is Stemodia glabella?

Herb

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

William Robert Barker (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941308-1: 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].