Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
1232267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 383 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231605

Common Names

  • Stemodia lanata
  • Blue Stemodia
  • Lanata Stemodia

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Description

Stemodia lanata (also called Woolly Stemodia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, narrow, and pointed leaves that are dark green in color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Stemodia lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stemodia lanata has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short, lateral branches. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with green, scale-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemodia lanata is a small perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Stemodia lanata

Stemodia lanata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Stemodia lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemodia lanata?

Stemodia lanata

What type of plant is Stemodia lanata?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Stemodia lanata?

Creeping

Species in the Stemodia genus

Stemodia hassleriana, Stemodia grossa, Stemodia lathraia, Stemodia maritima, Stemodia lythrifolia, Stemodia jorullensis, Stemodia kingii, Stemodia linophylla, Stemodia florulenta, Stemodia foliosa, Stemodia fruticosa, Stemodia fruticulosa, Stemodia glabella, Stemodia flaccida, Stemodia debilis, Stemodia durantifolia, Stemodia chiapensis, Stemodia viscosa, Stemodia pubescens, Stemodia peduncularis, Stemodia tephropelina, Stemodia verticillata, Stemodia serrata, Stemodia chodati, Stemodia hyptoides, Stemodia lobelioides, Stemodia microphylla, Stemodia palustris, Stemodia scoparioides, Stemodia stricta, Stemodia suffruticosa, Stemodia tenuifolia, Stemodia schottii, Stemodia piurensis, Stemodia palmeri, Stemodia macrantha, Stemodia trifoliata, Stemodia lanceolata, Stemodia bartsioides, Stemodia lanata, Stemodia purpusii, Stemodia coahuilensis, Stemodia veronicoides, Stemodia diplohyptoides, Stemodia pusilla, Stemodia perfoliata, Stemodia chodatii, Stemodia anisata,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809856-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].