Stemona squamigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamigera
ID:
740843
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 148 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740176
Common Names
- Stemona squamigera
- Squamigera Stemona
- Squamigera Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona squamigera (also called 'Scaly 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 squamigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona squamigera is white, with a yellow center and a tube-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Stemona squamigera 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 squamigera
Stemona squamigera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Stemona squamigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona squamigera?
Stemona squamigera
What type of plant is Stemona squamigera?
A flowering plant
Where is Stemona squamigera 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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821996-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.