Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
orichalcea
ID:
1248122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247460

Common Names

  • Stenandrium orichalcea
  • Orichalcea Stenandrium
  • Orichalcea Leaf Flower

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Description

Stenandrium orichalcea (also called Stenandrium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stenandrium orichalcea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenandrium orichalcea is a small, yellow, five-petalled spike. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenandrium orichalcea is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Stenandrium orichalcea

Stenandrium orichalcea can be found in the states of Goiás and Mato Grosso in Brazil.

Stenandrium orichalcea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenandrium orichalcea?

Stenandrium orichalcea

What is the common name of Stenandrium orichalcea?

Golden Stenandrium

What is the natural habitat of Stenandrium orichalcea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50141657: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.