Status:
valid
Authors:
Rakarcha, Pongam. & Thammar.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 48: 206 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024795
Common Names
- Stemona fimbritepala
- Fimbritepala Stemona
- Stemona
Description
Stemona fimbritepala (also called Fimbriate Stemona, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open forests and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona fimbritepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona fimbritepala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stemona fimbritepala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone.
Where to Find Stemona fimbritepala
Stemona fimbritepala can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Stemona fimbritepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona fimbritepala?
Stemona fimbritepala
What is the common name of Stemona fimbritepala?
Fimbritepala's Stemona
Where is Stemona fimbritepala native to?
India
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,