Heppiantha naegelioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
naegelioides
ID:
1273575
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lem.) H.E.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 399 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272913
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heppiantha naegelioides (also called Heppiantha naegelioides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky areas and open forests. It is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heppiantha naegelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory problems, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heppiantha naegelioides are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are white and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heppiantha naegelioides is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Heppiantha naegelioides
Heppiantha naegelioides can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Heppiantha genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50260948: Based on the initial data import
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.