Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
440169

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

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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.

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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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Richard Wheeler Haines (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Haines' in the authors string.
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].