Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Species:
hollrungii
ID:
569234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kais. Wilh. Land : 26 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568566



Common Names

  • Tapeinochilos hollrungii
  • Hollrungii Climbing Lily
  • Hollrungii Lily


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Description

Tapeinochilos hollrungii (also called Hollrung's Tapeinochilos, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Tapeinochilos hollrungii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapeinochilos hollrungii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapeinochilos hollrungii is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tapeinochilos hollrungii

Tapeinochilos hollrungii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Tapeinochilos hollrungii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos hollrungii?

Tapeinochilos hollrungii

What is the family of Tapeinochilos hollrungii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tapeinochilos hollrungii?

Hollrung's Tapeinochilos

Species in the Costaceae family

Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,

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