Stemona tuberosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
770793
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 404 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770126
Common Names
- Stemona tuberosa
- Tuberous Stemona
- Tuberosa Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona tuberosa (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a tuberous root system and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite and lanceolate, and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona tuberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stemona tuberosa var. minor (Thwaites) C.E.C.Fisch.Stemona tuberosa var. tuberosa
Stemona tuberosa var. moluccana (Blume) ined.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona tuberosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.
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Stemona tuberosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Stemona tuberosa
Stemona tuberosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Stemona tuberosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona tuberosa?
Stemona tuberosa
What is the common name of Stemona tuberosa?
Tuberous Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona tuberosa?
Stemona tuberosa is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests.
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
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742815-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.