Stegolepis membranacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
559124
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 84 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558456
Common Names
- Stegolepis membranacea
- Membranous Stegolepis
- Membranous Waterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stegolepis membranacea (also called 'Membranous Ebony', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading, rounded crown and its leaves are leathery, dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found in areas of high altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Stegolepis membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stegolepis membranacea has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stegolepis membranacea is a tropical tree that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Where to Find Stegolepis membranacea
Stegolepis membranacea can be found in the Caribbean.
Stegolepis membranacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stegolepis membranacea?
Stegolepis membranacea
What type of plant is Stegolepis membranacea?
It is a shrub
Where is Stegolepis membranacea native to?
It is native to South Africa
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
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243659-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.