Stemona phyllantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllantha
ID:
771812
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 147 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771145
Common Names
- Phyllanthous Stemona
- Stemona phyllantha
- Phyllanthous Stemona Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona phyllantha (also called Chinese Stemona, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers and purple berries. It is native to China and is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona phyllantha is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stemona phyllantha has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona phyllantha can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Stemona phyllantha
Stemona phyllantha is native to Mexico and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Stemona phyllantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona phyllantha?
Stemona phyllantha
What is the common name of Stemona phyllantha?
Leafy Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona phyllantha?
Moist forests and thickets
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821993-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.