Hemiphylacus hintoniorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
656412
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Hern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 549 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655744
Common Names
- Hinton's Hemiphylacus
- Hinton's Leafless Orchid
- Hinton's Leafless-orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemiphylacus hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in rocky, grassy, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiphylacus hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemiphylacus hintoniorum is small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemiphylacus hintoniorum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Hemiphylacus hintoniorum
Hemiphylacus hintoniorum is native to Japan and Korea.
Hemiphylacus hintoniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemiphylacus hintoniorum?
Hemiphylacus hintoniorum
What type of plant is Hemiphylacus hintoniorum?
A flowering plant
Where is Hemiphylacus hintoniorum found?
The Caucasus region
Species in the Hemiphylacus genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-277700: Based on the initial data import
Luis Hernández Sandoval (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hern.' in the authors string.