Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
variabilis
ID:
1039264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Collett & Hemsl.) Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 128 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038602



Common Names

  • Hypselandra variabilis
  • Variable Hypselandra
  • Variable Moss


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Description

Hypselandra variabilis (also called Variable Hypselandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hypselandra variabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypselandra variabilis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypselandra variabilis is a small shrub that is best cultivated in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hypselandra variabilis

Hypselandra variabilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Species in the Hypselandra genus

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100361948: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.