Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
496709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Hassl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Farmacol. 21: 110 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496041

Common Names

  • Stemodia verticillata
  • Whorled Stemodia
  • Stemodia Whorled

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Synonyms

  • Stemodia humilis (Aiton) G.Dawson [unknown]
  • Lindernia verticillata (Mill.) Britton [unknown]

Description

Stemodia verticillata (also called Whorled Stemodia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stemodia verticillata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stemodia verticillata has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a three-lobed stigma. Its seeds are small, black, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stemodia verticillata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed, and should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It prefers a slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Stemodia verticillata

Stemodia verticillata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist, open habitats, such as along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Stemodia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stemodia verticillata?

Stemodia verticillata

What is the family of Stemodia verticillata?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Stemodia verticillata?

Whorled Toadflax

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

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244449-2: 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].