Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
720203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 70: 203 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719536



Common Names

  • Stenophylla Hemigraphis
  • Hemigraphis Stenophylla
  • Stenophylla's Hemigraphis


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Description

Hemigraphis stenophylla (also called Purple Ivy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen, woody-stemmed, creeping plant with small, ovate, dark green leaves, which are reddish-purple underneath. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemigraphis stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemigraphis stenophylla has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemigraphis stenophylla can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a good quality potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hemigraphis stenophylla

Hemigraphis stenophylla is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Hemigraphis stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemigraphis stenophylla?

Hemigraphis stenophylla

What are the common names of Hemigraphis stenophylla?

Purple Waffle Plant, Red Ivy

What type of environment does Hemigraphis stenophylla prefer?

Hemigraphis stenophylla prefers moist, humid environments

Species in the Hemigraphis genus

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,

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