Stenopadus kunhardtii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunhardtii
ID:
121630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 151 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120959
Common Names
- Stenopadus kunhardtii
- Stenopadus
- Kunhardtii
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- Stenopadus stipitatus Maguire & Wurdack [unknown]
- Stenopadus kunhardtii kunhardtii [unknown]
- Stenopadus kunhardtii grandifolia Maguire [unknown]
Description
Stenopadus kunhardtii (also called Kunhardt's Stenopadus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands, in areas with cold temperatures and high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Stenopadus kunhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenopadus kunhardtii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenopadus kunhardtii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stenopadus kunhardtii
Stenopadus kunhardtii is native to the Andes Mountains and can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Stenopadus kunhardtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenopadus kunhardtii?
Stenopadus kunhardtii
What type of plant is Stenopadus kunhardtii?
Stenopadus kunhardtii is a type of shrub.
Where is Stenopadus kunhardtii found?
Stenopadus kunhardtii is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Species in the Stenopadus genus
Stenopadus andicola, Stenopadus connellii, Stenopadus megacephalus, Stenopadus talaumifolius, Stenopadus huachamacari, Stenopadus aracaensis, Stenopadus obconicus, Stenopadus colveei, Stenopadus sericeus, Stenopadus cucullatus, Stenopadus jauensis, Stenopadus chimantensis, Stenopadus kunhardtii, Stenopadus campestris, Stenopadus colombianus,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82195: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.