Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
matzenbacheri
ID:
1305397

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.A.Schneid.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 49: 51 (-54; figs. 1-2) (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317851



Common Names

  • Hysterionica matzenbacheri
  • Matzenbacheri Hysterionica
  • Hysterionica


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Description

Hysterionica matzenbacheri (also called Hysterionica matzenbacheri, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a green upper surface and a purple underside. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other damp habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hysterionica matzenbacheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hysterionica matzenbacheri has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hysterionica matzenbacheri is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps, with each clump containing several shoots. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The divisions should be watered regularly and kept moist until they are well-established.

Where to Find Hysterionica matzenbacheri

Hysterionica matzenbacheri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Hysterionica matzenbacheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hysterionica matzenbacheri?

Hysterionica matzenbacheri

What is the common name of Hysterionica matzenbacheri?

Matzenbacher's Hysterionica

What is the natural habitat of Hysterionica matzenbacheri?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Angelo Alberto Schneider: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Schneid.' in the authors string.