Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
costaricense
ID:
1046461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 300 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045799

Common Names

  • Stephanopodium costaricense
  • Costa Rican stephanopodium
  • Costa Rican stephanopodium vine

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Uses & Benefits

Stephanopodium costaricense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stephanopodium costaricense is white, with four petals, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanopodium costaricense can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stephanopodium costaricense

Stephanopodium costaricense is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, from sea level to 1500 m elevation.

Species in the Dichapetalaceae family

Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,

References