Hedyosmum maximum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maximum
ID:
1296162
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 26(1): 345 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295500
Common Names
- Hedyosmum maximum
- Maximum Hedyosmum
- Maximum Sea-purslane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedyosmum maximum (also called 'Maximum Hedyosmum', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyosmum maximum has been used as a soil stabilizer, for ornamental purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyosmum maximum is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Hedyosmum maximum can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hedyosmum maximum
Hedyosmum maximum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Hedyosmum maximum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum maximum?
Hedyosmum maximum
What is the common name of Hedyosmum maximum?
Large-leaved Hedyosmum
What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum maximum?
It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows
Species in the Hedyosmum genus
Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari, Hedyosmum lechleri, Hedyosmum burgerianum, Hedyosmum correanum, Hedyosmum orientale, Hedyosmum grisebachii, Hedyosmum subintegrum, Hedyosmum nutans, Hedyosmum sprucei, Hedyosmum anisodorum, Hedyosmum spectabile, Hedyosmum angustifolium, Hedyosmum cumbalense, Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum, Hedyosmum luteynii, Hedyosmum peruvianum, Hedyosmum steinii, Hedyosmum strigosum, Hedyosmum pungens, Hedyosmum purpurascens, Hedyosmum uniflorum, Hedyosmum narinoense,
Species in the Chloranthaceae family
Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7300014: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.