Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angolense
ID:
445631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 72 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444963



Common Names

  • Hypolytrum angolense
  • Angolense Hypolytrum
  • Angolense


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Description

Hypolytrum angolense (also called Angolan Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in wetland habitats. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum angolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolytrum angolense has small, white flowers and the seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum angolense is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hypolytrum angolense

Hypolytrum angolense 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 angolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum angolense?

Hypolytrum angolense

What is the common name of Hypolytrum angolense?

Angola Water-Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum angolense?

It is found in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and streams in tropical Africa.

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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308860-1: 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].