Stemona griffithiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithiana
ID:
770784
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 109 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770117
Common Names
- Stemona griffithiana
- Griffith's Stemona
- Griffithiana Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona griffithiana (also called Griffith's 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 griffithiana 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 griffithiana 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 griffithiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Stemona griffithiana
Stemona griffithiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Stemona griffithiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona griffithiana?
Stemona griffithiana
What is the common name of Stemona griffithiana?
Griffith's Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona griffithiana?
Stemona griffithiana 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
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742805-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.