Stemona curtisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
770781
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 298 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770114
Common Names
- Stemona curtisii
- Curtis's Stemona
- Curtisii Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona curtisii (also called Curtis' Stemona, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona curtisii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona curtisii is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a cool location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Stemona curtisii
Stemona curtisii is found in moist forests in Asia.
Stemona curtisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona curtisii?
Stemona curtisii
What is the common name of Stemona curtisii?
Curtis's Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona curtisii?
Stemona curtisii is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742802-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.