Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
baronii
ID:
1045020

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 44: 151 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044358



Common Names

  • Hygrophila baronii
  • Giant Hygrophila
  • Dwarf Hygrophila


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Uses & Benefits

Hygrophila baronii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hygrophila baronii has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round with a black and brown speckled pattern. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hygrophila baronii is an evergreen perennial native to India. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken from the stem tips.

Where to Find Hygrophila baronii

Hygrophila baronii is native to Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.