Status:
valid
Authors:
(Yamam.) S.S.Ying
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 29(2): 45 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041522
Common Names
- Rostellularia hayatae
- Hayatae Rostellularia
- Hayatae's Rostellularia
Description
Rostellularia hayatae (also called Rostellularia hayatae, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a pointed tip and a white flower. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Rostellularia hayatae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rostellularia hayatae is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rostellularia hayatae is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Rostellularia hayatae
Rostellularia hayatae is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.
Species in the Rostellularia genus
Rostellularia adscendens,
Rostellularia ovata,
Rostellularia palustris,
Rostellularia procumbens,
Rostellularia psychotrioides,
Rostellularia hijangensis,
Rostellularia lanceolata,
Rostellularia obtusa,
Rostellularia rachaburensis,
Rostellularia royeniana,
Rostellularia serpyllifolia,
Rostellularia simplex,
Rostellularia smeruensis,
Rostellularia quinquangularis,
Rostellularia diffusa,
Rostellularia chiengmaiensis,
Rostellularia assamica,
Rostellularia ardjunensis,
Rostellularia backeri,
Rostellularia bankaoensis,
Rostellularia brachystachya,
Rostellularia nagpurensis,
Rostellularia mollissima,
Rostellularia hayatae,
Rostellularia linearifolia,
Rostellularia humilis,
Rostellularia andamanica,
Rostellularia peploides,
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,