Hymenostegia gracilipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
169444
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr.1: 332 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168773
Common Names
- Graceful Hymenostegia
- Hymenostegia Gracilipes
- Graceful Hymenostegia Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenostegia gracilipes (also called Slender-Stalked 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 gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenostegia gracilipes has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, flat, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Hymenostegia gracilipes 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 gracilipes
Hymenostegia gracilipes is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Hymenostegia gracilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia gracilipes?
Hymenostegia gracilipes
What is the common name of Hymenostegia gracilipes?
Gracilipes Hymenostegia
Where is Hymenostegia gracilipes 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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia gracilipes Hutch. & Dalziel: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.