Hymenostegia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1320673
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wieringa & Mackinder
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.30: 145 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333127
Common Names
- Hymenostegia elegans
- Elegant Hymenostegia
- Elegans Hymenostegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenostegia elegans (also called 'Elegant Hymenostegia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to India, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostegia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenostegia elegans has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenostegia elegans is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hymenostegia elegans
Hymenostegia elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Hymenostegia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia elegans?
Hymenostegia elegans
What is the common name of Hymenostegia elegans?
Hymenostegia
What is the natural habitat of Hymenostegia elegans?
Tropical forests
Species in the Hymenostegia genus
Hymenostegia aubrevillei, Hymenostegia bakeriana, Hymenostegia brachyura, Hymenostegia felicis, Hymenostegia floribunda, Hymenostegia gracilipes, Hymenostegia klainei, Hymenostegia mundungu, Hymenostegia neoaubrevillei, Hymenostegia normandii, Hymenostegia pellegrinii, Hymenostegia talbotii, Hymenostegia elegans, Hymenostegia robusta, Hymenostegia viridiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Jan Johannes Wieringa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wieringa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119683-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia elegans Wieringa & Mackinder: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.