Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
scorpioides
ID:
499477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 113 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498809



Common Names

  • Scorpioides Stemonurus
  • Scorpioides Rattan
  • Stemonurus scorpioides


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Description

Stemonurus scorpioides (also called Scorpioides scorpioides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, and is a small shrub with white flowers. It grows in shady areas and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Stemonurus scorpioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stemonurus scorpioides are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemonurus scorpioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Stemonurus scorpioides

Stemonurus scorpioides is native to tropical Africa.

Stemonurus scorpioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemonurus scorpioides?

Stemonurus scorpioides

What is the common name of Stemonurus scorpioides?

Scorpioides

What is the natural habitat of Stemonurus scorpioides?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608457-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.