Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
parvipetala
ID:
559158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 133 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558490

Common Names

  • Stegolepis parvipetala
  • Small-petalled Stegolepis
  • Small-petalled Waterbush

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Description

Stegolepis parvipetala (also called Small-petaled 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 parvipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stegolepis parvipetala is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stegolepis parvipetala is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stegolepis parvipetala

Stegolepis parvipetala is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Stegolepis parvipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stegolepis parvipetala?

Stegolepis parvipetala

What type of plant is Stegolepis parvipetala?

It is a shrub

Where is Stegolepis parvipetala native to?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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,

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