Stichoneuron calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
915250
Status:
valid
Authors:
Inthachub
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 66: 220 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914585
Common Names
- Stichoneuron Calcicola
- Calcicola Stichoneuron
- Calcicola Needle-orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichoneuron calcicola (also called Calcium grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stichoneuron calcicola has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stichoneuron calcicola is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stichoneuron calcicola is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Stichoneuron calcicola
Stichoneuron calcicola is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Stichoneuron genus
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
Pajaree Inthachub: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inthachub' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099860-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.