Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) D.Y.Hong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 474 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833638
Common Names
- Brevipes Homocodon
- Homocodon brevipes
- Homocodon brevipes var. brevipes
Description
Homocodon brevipes (also called Brevipes Homocodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet montane forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Homocodon brevipes is a popular houseplant and is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homocodon brevipes is small, white and has 4 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homocodon brevipes is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 5°C.
Where to Find Homocodon brevipes
Homocodon brevipes is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Homocodon brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homocodon brevipes?
Homocodon brevipes
What is the family of Homocodon brevipes?
Gesneriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Homocodon brevipes?
Forests of East Asia
Species in the Homocodon genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,