Stegolepis huberi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huberi
ID:
559061
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 610 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558393
Common Names
- Stegolepis huberi
- Huber's Stegolepis
- Huber's Spikemoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stegolepis huberi (also called Huber's Stegolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, specifically in the Himalayan foothills of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is often found in the understory of evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stegolepis huberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stegolepis huberi has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stegolepis huberi can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly, but not overly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Stegolepis huberi
Stegolepis huberi can be found in the Caribbean.
Stegolepis huberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stegolepis huberi?
Stegolepis huberi
What is the common name of Stegolepis huberi?
Huberi Stegolepis
What is the natural habitat of Stegolepis huberi?
Tropical rainforests
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,
References
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285513-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.