Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 288 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719323
Common Names
- Mann's Hemandradenia
- Hemandradenia Mannii
- Mannii Hemandradenia
Synonyms
- Hemandradenia glomerata Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Hemandradenia mannii (also called Mann'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 mannii 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 mannii 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 mannii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant requires full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Hemandradenia mannii
Hemandradenia mannii is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hemandradenia mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemandradenia mannii?
Hemandradenia mannii
What type of plant is Hemandradenia mannii?
Aquatic plant
Where is Hemandradenia mannii found?
South America
Species in the Hemandradenia genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
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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,