Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 132 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444915
Common Names
- Hypolytrum africanum
- Africanum Hypolytrum
- Africanum Fern
Description
Hypolytrum africanum (also called 'Kapok Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolytrum africanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypolytrum africanum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypolytrum africanum is an evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Hypolytrum africanum
Hypolytrum africanum is native to tropical Africa. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as along streams, in wet forests, and in wet meadows.
Hypolytrum africanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum africanum?
Hypolytrum africanum
What is the common name of Hypolytrum africanum?
African Water-Plantain
What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum africanum?
It is found in wetlands, ponds, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Hypolytrum genus
Hypolytrum africanum,
Hypolytrum amorimii,
Hypolytrum amplum,
Hypolytrum angolense,
Hypolytrum bahiense,
Hypolytrum balakrishnanii,
Hypolytrum bullatum,
Hypolytrum cacuminum,
Hypolytrum capitulatum,
Hypolytrum chevalieri,
Hypolytrum compactum,
Hypolytrum dissitiflorum,
Hypolytrum elegans,
Hypolytrum espiritosantense,
Hypolytrum flavinux,
Hypolytrum glaziovii,
Hypolytrum glomerulatum,
Hypolytrum hainanense,
Hypolytrum heteromorphum,
Hypolytrum heterophyllum,
Hypolytrum humile,
Hypolytrum jardimii,
Hypolytrum jenmanii,
Hypolytrum lancifolium,
Hypolytrum laxum,
Hypolytrum leptocalamum,
Hypolytrum longifolium,
Hypolytrum longirostre,
Hypolytrum lucennoi,
Hypolytrum mauritianum,
Hypolytrum nemorum,
Hypolytrum nudicaule,
Hypolytrum nudum,
Hypolytrum ohwianum,
Hypolytrum pallidiceps,
Hypolytrum paraense,
Hypolytrum paucistrobiliferum,
Hypolytrum poecilolepis,
Hypolytrum polystachyum,
Hypolytrum pulchrum,
Hypolytrum purpurascens,
Hypolytrum pynaertii,
Hypolytrum rigens,
Hypolytrum scaberrimum,
Hypolytrum schnellianum,
Hypolytrum schraderianum,
Hypolytrum secans,
Hypolytrum senegalense,
Hypolytrum sphaerostachyum,
Hypolytrum spongiosum,
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:308856-1: 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].