Hypenantron brachypus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypus
ID:
1532636
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph. ex Lamothe
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Recherches Anatomiques et Taxinomiques sur le Gamétophyte des Marchantiales: 107. 1919
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016953
Common Names
- Hypenantron brachypus
- Short Hypenantron
- Hypenantron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypenantron brachypus (also called short-stemmed hypenantron, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet meadows and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Hypenantron brachypus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypenantron brachypus is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypenantron brachypus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hypenantron brachypus
Hypenantron brachypus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Hypenantron brachypus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypenantron brachypus?
Hypenantron brachypus
What is the natural habitat of Hypenantron brachypus?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the common uses of Hypenantron brachypus?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
Species in the Hypenantron genus
Species in the Aytoniaceae family
Asterella bolanderi, Asterella californica, Asterella elegans, Asterella lindenbergiana, Asterella palmeri, Asterella saccata, Asterella tenella, Asterella echinella, Asterella venosa, Asterella muscicola, Asterella bachmannii, Asterella marginata, Asterella wilmsii, Asterella limbata, Asterella macropoda, Asterella khasiana, Asterella wallichiana, Asterella persica, Asterella dognyensis, Asterella dioica, Asterella heteroflora, Asterella longebarbata, Asterella tenerrima, Asterella chilensis, Asterella australis, Asterella grollei, Asterella drummondii, Asterella leptophylla, Asterella cruciata, Asterella blumeana, Asterella mussuriensis, Asterella africana, Asterella dissoluta, Asterella multiflora, Asterella pappii, Asterella syngenesica, Asterella tenera, Asterella tasmanica, Asterella setisquama, Asterella conocephala, Asterella whiteleggeana, Asterella muelleri, Asterella alpina, Asterella abyssinica, Asterella linearis, Asterella caucasica, Asterella dominicensis, Asterella innovans, Asterella lateralis, Asterella preussii,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456649: Based on data supplied by Bryonames