Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
trichotoma
ID:
720215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 658 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719548



Common Names

  • Hemigraphis trichotoma
  • Purple Flame Ivy
  • Purple Waffle Plant


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Description

Hemigraphis trichotoma (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 trichotoma 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 trichotoma 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 trichotoma is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist soil. It should be grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hemigraphis trichotoma

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

Hemigraphis trichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemigraphis trichotoma?

Hemigraphis trichotoma

What are the common names of Hemigraphis trichotoma?

Purple Waffle Plant, Red Ivy

What type of environment does Hemigraphis trichotoma prefer?

Hemigraphis trichotoma 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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