Status:
valid
Authors:
E.A.Shaw
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 89: 212 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036299
Common Names
- Harmsiodoxa puberula
- Puberulous Harmsiodoxa
- Harmsiodoxa
Uses & Benefits
Harmsiodoxa puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and aquariums as a decorative plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Harmsiodoxa puberula are white, with a yellow center and a pinkish tinge. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Harmsiodoxa puberula can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny, well-drained environment with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is best to water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Harmsiodoxa puberula
Harmsiodoxa puberula is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Species in the Harmsiodoxa genus
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Aethionema capitatum,
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Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
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Aethionema fimbriatum,
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Aethionema gileadense,
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Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
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Aethionema papillosum,
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Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
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Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
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Aethionema turcicum,
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