Stichoneuron membranaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranaceum
ID:
770794
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 299 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770127
Common Names
- Stichoneuron membranaceum
- Membranous Stichoneuron
- Membranaceum Stichoneuron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichoneuron membranaceum (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite and membranous, and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stichoneuron membranaceum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stichoneuron membranaceum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stichoneuron membranaceum 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 Stichoneuron membranaceum
Stichoneuron membranaceum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Stichoneuron membranaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stichoneuron membranaceum?
Stichoneuron membranaceum
What is the common name of Stichoneuron membranaceum?
Membranous Stichoneuron
What is the natural habitat of Stichoneuron membranaceum?
Stichoneuron membranaceum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and ponds.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447146-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.