Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nanum
ID:
1221741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71(4): 1033. 1985 [1984 publ. 1985]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221079

Common Names

  • Stenandrium nanum
  • Nanum Stenandrium
  • Nanum

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Description

Stenandrium nanum (also called Dwarf Stenandrium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic species native to Central and South America. It has alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, often in shady, humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stenandrium nanum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenandrium nanum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenandrium nanum is a low-growing, evergreen, shrub-like plant. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting from the plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stenandrium nanum

Stenandrium nanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Stenandrium nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenandrium nanum?

Stenandrium nanum

What is the common name of Stenandrium nanum?

Nanum Stenandrium

What is the natural habitat of Stenandrium nanum?

Forests of Central America

Species in the Stenandrium genus

Stenandrium thomense, Stenandrium subcordatum, Stenandrium villosum, Stenandrium wrightii, Stenandrium undulatum, Stenandrium scabrosum, Stenandrium pinetorum, Stenandrium radicosum, Stenandrium serpens, Stenandrium stenophyllum, Stenandrium droseroides, Stenandrium ekmanii, Stenandrium chameranthemoideum, Stenandrium gabonicum, Stenandrium goiasense, Stenandrium elegans, Stenandrium crenatum, Stenandrium corymbosum, Stenandrium carolinae, Stenandrium lyonii, Stenandrium ovatum, Stenandrium pedunculatum, Stenandrium guineense, Stenandrium hatschbachii, Stenandrium heterotrichum, Stenandrium irwinii, Stenandrium humboldtianum, Stenandrium pallidum, Stenandrium bracteosum, Stenandrium affine, Stenandrium hirsutum, Stenandrium manchonense, Stenandrium mandioccanum, Stenandrium pohlii, Stenandrium riedelianum, Stenandrium tenellum, Stenandrium verticillatum, Stenandrium barbatum, Stenandrium tuberosum, Stenandrium dulce, Stenandrium buntingii, Stenandrium talbotii, Stenandrium warneckei, Stenandrium afromontanum, Stenandrium boivinii, Stenandrium thompsonii, Stenandrium carduaceum, Stenandrium subdentatum, Stenandrium humile, Stenandrium amoenum,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.