Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
saxigena
ID:
1332092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jord. & Fourr.) D.A.German & Govaerts

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2483 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344546



Common Names

  • Hormathophylla saxigena
  • Hormathophylla
  • Saxigena


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Description

Hormathophylla saxigena (also called 'Rocky Hormathophylla', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hormathophylla saxigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hormathophylla saxigena has small white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hormathophylla saxigena can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during the summer months. It may need protection from frost in colder climates.

Where to Find Hormathophylla saxigena

Hormathophylla saxigena can be found in South America, particularly in the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Hormathophylla saxigena FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hormathophylla saxigena?

Hormathophylla saxigena is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the preferred soil conditions for Hormathophylla saxigena?

Hormathophylla saxigena prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Hormathophylla saxigena?

Hormathophylla saxigena prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.