Homalanthus acuminatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
983630
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 19c: 189 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982968
Common Names
- Homalanthus acuminatus
- Acuminate Bleeding-Heart
- Acuminatus Bleeding-Heart
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Homalanthus acuminatus (also called Bleeding Heart, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with pink, heart-shaped flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Homalanthus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalanthus acuminatus has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Homalanthus acuminatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Homalanthus acuminatus
Homalanthus acuminatus is native to Australia.
Species in the Homalanthus genus
Homalanthus acuminatus, Homalanthus arfakiensis, Homalanthus caloneurus, Homalanthus ebracteatua, Homalanthus fastuosus, Homalanthus giganteus, Homalanthus grandifolius, Homalanthus longipes, Homalanthus longistylus, Homalanthus macradenius, Homalanthus nervosus, Homalanthus novoguineensis, Homalanthus nutans, Homalanthus polyadenius, Homalanthus polyandrus, Homalanthus populifolius, Homalanthus populneus, Homalanthus remotus, Homalanthus repandus, Homalanthus schlechteri, Homalanthus stillingifolius, Homalanthus stokesii, Homalanthus trivalvis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99815: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.