Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schimp.) Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Crypt. As. 255 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190763
Common Names
- Stereodon hamulosus
- Hamulosus Stereodon
- Stereodon
Description
Stereodon hamulosus (also called Hamulate Stereodon, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Stereodontaceae. It is a small shrub with light green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stereodon hamulosus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stereodon hamulosus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stereodon hamulosus can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Stereodon hamulosus
Stereodon hamulosus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Stereodon genus
Stereodon erectiusculus,
Stereodon subhamulosus,
Stereodon subimponens,
Stereodon hamulosus,
Stereodon holmenii,
Stereodon vivicola,
Stereodon lilliei,
Stereodon bipinnatus,
Stereodon aemulans,
Stereodon callichrous,
Stereodon pratensis,
Species in the Stereodontaceae family
Stereodon erectiusculus,
Stereodon subhamulosus,
Stereodon subimponens,
Stereodon hamulosus,
Stereodon holmenii,
Stereodon vivicola,
Stereodon lilliei,
Stereodon bipinnatus,
Stereodon aemulans,
Stereodon callichrous,
Stereodon pratensis,