Stemona aphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
740794
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 408 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740127
Common Names
- Aphylla Stemona
- Stemona aphylla
- Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona aphylla (also called Leafless Stemona, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower that blooms in the summer and is a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stemona aphylla has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona aphylla is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Where to Find Stemona aphylla
Stemona aphylla can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stemona aphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona aphylla?
Stemona aphylla
What type of plant is Stemona aphylla?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant
What is the natural habitat of Stemona aphylla?
It is native to Southeast Asia
Species in the Stemona genus
Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala,
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821981-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.