Stemona hirtella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtella
ID:
1555147
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Blumea 64: 180 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034654
Common Names
- Stemona hirtella
- Hirtella Stemona
- Stemona Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona hirtella (also called Hairy Stemona, among many other common names) is a small shrub with hairy stems and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona hirtella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona hirtella is white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Stemona hirtella can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Stemona hirtella
Stemona hirtella can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.
Stemona hirtella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona hirtella?
Stemona hirtella
What is the common name of Stemona hirtella?
Hairy Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona hirtella?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202867-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.