Heterostachys olivascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivascens
ID:
1235777
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Speg.) Molfino
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 8: 261 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235115
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterostachys olivascens (also called Heterostachys, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet and humid habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and has lanceolate leaves with a light green color.
Uses & Benefits
Heterostachys olivascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterostachys olivascens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterostachys olivascens is a shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy stems in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a mixture of peat and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.
Where to Find Heterostachys olivascens
Heterostachys olivascens is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Heterostachys olivascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterostachys olivascens?
Heterostachys olivascens
What is the common name of Heterostachys olivascens?
No common name
What is the habitat of Heterostachys olivascens?
It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Heterostachys genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50081869: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
José Fortunato Molfino (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molfino' in the authors string.