Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1102751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 9: 268 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102089



Common Names

  • Heterostemma Acuminatum
  • Acuminatum Vine
  • Hookvine Milkweed


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Description

Heterostemma acuminatum (also called Acuminate Heterostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils in open and sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterostemma acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterostemma acuminatum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterostemma acuminatum is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-draining soil.

Where to Find Heterostemma acuminatum

Heterostemma acuminatum is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas.

Species in the Heterostemma genus

Heterostemma alatum, Heterostemma angustilobum, Heterostemma balansae, Heterostemma beddomei, Heterostemma brownii, Heterostemma collinum, Heterostemma cuspidatum, Heterostemma dalzellii, Heterostemma deccanense, Heterostemma disciflorum, Heterostemma esquirolii, Heterostemma fimbriatum, Heterostemma grandiflorum, Heterostemma herbertii, Heterostemma javanicum, Heterostemma kaniense, Heterostemma luteum, Heterostemma membranifolium, Heterostemma menghaiense, Heterostemma montanum, Heterostemma oblongifolium, Heterostemma siamicum, Heterostemma sinicum, Heterostemma stellatum, Heterostemma suberosum, Heterostemma succosum, Heterostemma tanjorensis, Heterostemma tsoongii, Heterostemma urceolatum, Heterostemma vasudevanii, Heterostemma wallichii, Heterostemma pingtaoi, Heterostemma xuansonense, Heterostemma tanjorense, Heterostemma acuminatum, Heterostemma piperifolium, Heterostemma magnificum, Heterostemma samoense, Heterostemma lobulatum, Heterostemma andersonii, Heterostemma maculatum, Heterostemma garrettii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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