Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
unispicatum
ID:
806699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sosef & D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 523 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806033



Common Names

  • Hypolytrum unispicatum
  • Unispicatum Hypolytrum
  • One-Spiked Hypolytrum


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Description

Hypolytrum unispicatum (also called One-spiked hypolytrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rosette of glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum unispicatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypolytrum unispicatum is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum unispicatum is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hypolytrum unispicatum

Hypolytrum unispicatum is native to South America and can be found in moist forests.

Hypolytrum unispicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum unispicatum?

Hypolytrum unispicatum

Where is Hypolytrum unispicatum native to?

China

What is the growth rate of Hypolytrum unispicatum?

Slow

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

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
Marc Simon Maria Sosef (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosef' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77069451-1: 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].