Stegolepis pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
559164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 335 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558496
Common Names
- Stegolepis pauciflora
- Few-flowered Stegolepis
- Few-flowered Waterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stegolepis pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stegolepis pauciflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stegolepis pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Stegolepis pauciflora is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Stegolepis pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stegolepis pauciflora?
Stegolepis pauciflora
What type of plant is Stegolepis pauciflora?
It is a shrub
Where is Stegolepis pauciflora native to?
It is native to Southeast Asia
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
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243664-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.