Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hayatae
ID:
1042184

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


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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.

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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 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

Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.
Yoshimatsu Yamamoto (1893-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991878-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.