Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
myriantha
ID:
724240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 269 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723573



Common Names

  • Hippocratea Myriantha
  • Many-Flowered Hippocratea
  • Many-Flowered Wood-Vine


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Description

Hippocratea myriantha (also called Myriantha Hippocratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocratea myriantha is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocratea myriantha has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown fruits that contain several seeds. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocratea myriantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hippocratea myriantha

Hippocratea myriantha is native to India. It can be found in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Hippocratea myriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocratea myriantha?

Hippocratea myriantha

What is the common name of Hippocratea myriantha?

Many-Flowered Hippocratea

What is the natural habitat of Hippocratea myriantha?

Hippocratea myriantha is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

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