Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dockrillii
ID:
216663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 329 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215992



Common Names

  • Hylandia dockrillii
  • Dockrillii Ant Plant
  • Dockrill's Ant Plant


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Description

Hylandia dockrillii (also called Dockrill's hylandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hylandia dockrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylandia dockrillii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylandia dockrillii is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Hylandia dockrillii

Hylandia dockrillii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Hylandia dockrillii FAQ

What is the common name of Hylandia dockrillii?

Dockrill's Fern

What type of soil does Hylandia dockrillii prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hylandia dockrillii need?

Bright, indirect light

Species in the Hylandia genus

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