Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) R.W.Haines & Lye
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129: 66 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439501
Common Names
- Hellmuthia membranacea
- Membranous Hellmuthia
- Membranous Catchfly
Description
Hellmuthia membranacea (also called 'Pale-flowered Hellmuthia' and 'Pale-flowered Hellmuthia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows in coastal and lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hellmuthia membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hellmuthia membranacea is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hellmuthia membranacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is best done in the spring as the plant comes into growth. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Hellmuthia membranacea
Hellmuthia membranacea can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Hellmuthia membranacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hellmuthia membranacea?
Hellmuthia membranacea
What is the common name of Hellmuthia membranacea?
Membranous Hellmuthia
Where is Hellmuthia membranacea found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Hellmuthia genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308759-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].