Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
heterospathella
ID:
504190

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Taylor

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 60 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503522



Common Names

  • Stonesia heterospathella
  • Heterospathella Stonesia
  • Heterospathella Stonesia


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Description

Stonesia heterospathella (also called Heterospathe Stonesia, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stonesia heterospathella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stonesia heterospathella is a white to pale pink, 5-petalled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stonesia heterospathella is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stonesia heterospathella

Stonesia heterospathella is native to South East Asia and can be found in tropical forests and along streams.

Stonesia heterospathella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stonesia heterospathella?

Stonesia heterospathella

What is the common name of Stonesia heterospathella?

Heterospathella

What is the natural habitat of Stonesia heterospathella?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,