Stemona mairei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
740836
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lév.) K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 289 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740169
Common Names
- Maire's Stemona
- Maire's Bell Flower
- Maire's Bell Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona mairei (also called 'Maire's Stemona', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Stemonaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona mairei is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona mairei is a small white flower with six petals. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule containing two seeds. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a short stem.
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Stemona mairei can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Stemona mairei
Stemona mairei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Stemona mairei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona mairei?
Stemona mairei
What type of plant is Stemona mairei?
A flowering plant
Where is Stemona mairei found?
It is found in 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
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821989-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.