Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
caloneurus
ID:
983638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 413 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982976



Common Names

  • Homalanthus caloneurus
  • Beautiful Bleeding-Heart
  • Caloneurus Bleeding-Heart


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Description

Homalanthus caloneurus (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 caloneurus 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 caloneurus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalanthus caloneurus 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 caloneurus

Homalanthus caloneurus is native to Australia.

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,

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