Hemigraphis blumeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blumeana
ID:
1589838
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kais. Wilh. Land : 124 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200030182
Common Names
- Hemigraphis blumeana
- Blume's Hemigraphis
- Blume Hemigraphis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemigraphis blumeana (also called Blumeana Hemigraphis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests. It is an evergreen, perennial, and erect herb with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hemigraphis blumeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal herb to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemigraphis blumeana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Hemigraphis blumeana is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hemigraphis blumeana
Hemigraphis blumeana can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Hemigraphis blumeana FAQ
How much light does Hemigraphis blumeana need?
Hemigraphis blumeana needs bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Hemigraphis blumeana?
Hemigraphis blumeana should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
What type of soil does Hemigraphis blumeana need?
Hemigraphis blumeana needs well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
Species in the Hemigraphis genus
Hemigraphis angustifolia, Hemigraphis banggaiensis, Hemigraphis betonicifolia, Hemigraphis bicolor, Hemigraphis borneensis, Hemigraphis buruensis, Hemigraphis caudigera, Hemigraphis dorensis, Hemigraphis flaccida, Hemigraphis humilis, Hemigraphis javanica, Hemigraphis kjellbergii, Hemigraphis lasiophylla, Hemigraphis ledermannii, Hemigraphis lithophila, Hemigraphis modesta, Hemigraphis moluccana, Hemigraphis palopensis, Hemigraphis parva, Hemigraphis prostrata, Hemigraphis proteus, Hemigraphis ravaccensis, Hemigraphis rumphii, Hemigraphis sordida, Hemigraphis sumatrensis, Hemigraphis trichotoma, Hemigraphis turnerifolia, Hemigraphis weinlandii, Hemigraphis wetarensis, Hemigraphis whitei, Hemigraphis okamotoi, Hemigraphis blumeana, Hemigraphis petola, Hemigraphis stenophylla,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.