Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 609 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558231
Common Names
- Stegolepis Albiflora
- White-Flowered Water Hyssop
- White-Flowered Bacopa
Description
Stegolepis albiflora (also called Stegolepis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in wet, marshy habitats. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stegolepis albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stegolepis albiflora are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stegolepis albiflora is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall and spreads to 4 feet (120 cm) wide. It is grown for its attractive foliage and small, white flowers that bloom in summer. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or by stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Stegolepis albiflora
Stegolepis albiflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stegolepis albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stegolepis albiflora?
Stegolepis albiflora
What is the common name of Stegolepis albiflora?
White-flowered Stegolepis
Where is Stegolepis albiflora found?
Stegolepis albiflora is found in Central and South America
Species in the Stegolepis genus
Stegolepis albiflora,
Stegolepis angustata,
Stegolepis breweri,
Stegolepis cardonae,
Stegolepis celiae,
Stegolepis choripetala,
Stegolepis ferruginea,
Stegolepis gleasoniana,
Stegolepis grandis,
Stegolepis guianensis,
Stegolepis hitchcockii,
Stegolepis huberi,
Stegolepis humilis,
Stegolepis jauaensis,
Stegolepis ligulata,
Stegolepis linearis,
Stegolepis maguireana,
Stegolepis membranacea,
Stegolepis microcephala,
Stegolepis minor,
Stegolepis neblinensis,
Stegolepis parvipetala,
Stegolepis pauciflora,
Stegolepis perligulata,
Stegolepis piresii,
Stegolepis ptaritepuiensis,
Stegolepis pulchella,
Stegolepis pungens,
Stegolepis squarrosa,
Stegolepis steyermarkii,
Stegolepis terramarensis,
Stegolepis vivipara,
Stegolepis wurdackii,
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum,
Cephalostemon affinis,
Cephalostemon angustatus,
Cephalostemon gracilis,
Cephalostemon microglochin,
Cephalostemon riedelianus,
Duckea cyperaceoidea,
Duckea flava,
Duckea junciformis,
Duckea squarrosa,
Epidryos allenii,
Epidryos guayanensis,
Epidryos micrantherus,
Epidryos matheusii,
Guacamaya superba,
Kunhardtia radiata,
Kunhardtia rhodantha,
Marahuacaea schomburgkii,
Maschalocephalus dinklagei,
Monotrema aemulans,
Monotrema affine,
Monotrema arthrophyllum,
Monotrema bracteatum,
Monotrema xyridoides,
Phelpsiella ptericaulis,
Potarophytum riparium,
Rapatea angustifolia,
Rapatea aracamuniana,
Rapatea chimantensis,
Rapatea circasiana,
Rapatea elongata,
Rapatea fanshawei,
Rapatea linearis,
Rapatea longipes,
Rapatea membranacea,
Rapatea muaju,
Rapatea paludosa,
Rapatea pycnocephala,
Rapatea rugulosa,
Rapatea saulensis,
Rapatea scabra,
Rapatea spectabilis,
Rapatea spruceana,
Rapatea steyermarkii,
Rapatea ulei,
Rapatea undulata,
Rapatea xiphoides,
Rapatea yapacana,
Saxofridericia aculeata,
Saxofridericia compressa,