Hymenostegia floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
169437
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam., Nachtr. 1: 193 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168766
Common Names
- Hymenostegia floribunda
- Flowering Hymenostegia
- Pale Hymenostegia
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- Cynometra floribunda Benth. [valid]
Description
Hymenostegia floribunda (also called Floribunda Hymenostegia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostegia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and for firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenostegia floribunda is white or yellowish-white, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenostegia floribunda is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Hymenostegia floribunda
Hymenostegia floribunda is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Hymenostegia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia floribunda?
Hymenostegia floribunda
What is the common name of Hymenostegia floribunda?
Floribunda Hymenostegia
Where is Hymenostegia floribunda native to?
Brazil
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia floribunda (Benth.) Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.