Hymenostegia klainei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klainei
ID:
169453
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Pellegr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)4: 55 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168782
Common Names
- Hymenostegia klainei
- Klaine's Hymenostegia
- Klainei Hymenostegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenostegia klainei (also called Klaine's 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 klainei 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 klainei 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 klainei 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 klainei
Hymenostegia klainei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Guerrero.
Hymenostegia klainei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia klainei?
Hymenostegia klainei
What is the family of Hymenostegia klainei?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Hymenostegia klainei?
Mexico
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
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia klainei Pierre ex Pellegr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.