Stemona namkhunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namkhunensis
ID:
1548811
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatan & Promprom
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 66: 332 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029110
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona namkhunensis (also called Namkhun Stemona, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Thailand and is found in dry scrub and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona namkhunensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona namkhunensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, triangular-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona namkhunensis is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stemona namkhunensis
Stemona namkhunensis is native to the Thai province of Nam Khun, where it can be found in the evergreen forests.
Stemona namkhunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona namkhunensis?
Stemona namkhunensis
What is the family of Stemona namkhunensis?
Stemonaceae
Where is Stemona namkhunensis native to?
Thailand
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:77233900-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.