Hyalocystis viscosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
1299447
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 7: 228 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298785
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyalocystis viscosa (also called Hyalocystis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forest clearings, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hyalocystis viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyalocystis viscosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Hyalocystis viscosa is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hyalocystis viscosa
Hyalocystis viscosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Hyalocystis viscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyalocystis viscosa?
Hyalocystis viscosa
What is the common name of Hyalocystis viscosa?
Viscous Dodder
What is the natural habitat of Hyalocystis viscosa?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Hyalocystis genus
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:268329-1: Based on the initial data import