Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stowardii
ID:
918405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Trudgen & Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 257 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917740

Common Names

  • Enekbatus stowardii
  • Stoward's Enekbatus
  • Stoward's Tree Daisy

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Description

Enekbatus stowardii (also called Stoward's Enekbatus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It grows in wet, shady forests and is a small to medium-sized epiphyte, with a stem up to 30 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Enekbatus stowardii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enekbatus stowardii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enekbatus stowardii is a shrub native to Australia. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and should be protected from direct sunlight. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Enekbatus stowardii

Enekbatus stowardii can be found in Australia.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463090: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.