Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 289 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719321
Common Names
- Chevalieri Hemandradenia
- Hemandradenia Chevalieri
- Chevalieri's Hemandradenia
Description
Hemandradenia chevalieri (also called Chevalier's hemandradenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemandradenia chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hemandradenia chevalieri has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round, and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemandradenia chevalieri is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a fast-growing plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in containers, beds, borders, and other areas.
Where to Find Hemandradenia chevalieri
Hemandradenia chevalieri is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hemandradenia chevalieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemandradenia chevalieri?
Hemandradenia chevalieri
What type of plant is Hemandradenia chevalieri?
Aquatic plant
Where is Hemandradenia chevalieri found?
South America
Species in the Hemandradenia genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,