Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
malpasensis
ID:
1246226

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 219 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245564

Common Names

  • Hypseocharis Malpasensis
  • Malpás Hypseocharis
  • Malpás Sun Orchid

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Description

Hypseocharis malpasensis (also called Malpas Hypseocharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America, and is found in humid forests and disturbed areas. It has white or pink flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Hypseocharis malpasensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used as a natural dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypseocharis malpasensis has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypseocharis malpasensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is usually done by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Hypseocharis malpasensis

Hypseocharis malpasensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Hypseocharis malpasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypseocharis malpasensis?

Hypseocharis malpasensis

What is the common name of Hypseocharis malpasensis?

Malpas Hypseocharis

What is the natural habitat of Hypseocharis malpasensis?

Grasslands

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

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