Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
venusta
ID:
664844

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 7: 204 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000664176

Common Names

  • Hyacinthella Venusta
  • Venusta Hyacinthella
  • Beautiful Hyacinthella

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Description

Hyacinthella venusta (also called Beautiful Hyacinthella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthella venusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyacinthella venusta is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthella venusta is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hyacinthella venusta

Hyacinthella venusta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.

Hyacinthella venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthella venusta?

Hyacinthella venusta

What is the common name of Hyacinthella venusta?

Beautiful Hyacinthella

What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthella venusta?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and southern China

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-278546: Based on the initial data import
Karin Persson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Perss.' in the authors string.