Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ulmifolia
ID:
720628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 512 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719961



Common Names

  • Elm-leaved Heppiella
  • Ulmifolia Heppiella
  • Elm-leaved Waterwort


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Synonyms

  • Gesneria ulmifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Heppiella grandifolia Fritsch [unknown]
  • Heppiella karsteniana Fritsch [unknown]
  • Heppiella pauciflora Hanst. [unknown]
  • Heppiella stenocalyx Hanst. [unknown]
  • Heppiella trianae Fritsch [unknown]
  • Heppiella rosea Fritsch [unknown]
  • Kohleria guazumaefolia Regel [unknown]
  • Heppiella ampla Hanst. [unknown]
  • Heppiella warszewiczii Hanst. [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria guazumifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heppiella scandens Fritsch [unknown]
  • Heppiella guazumifolia (Benth.) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Heppiella ulmifolia (also called Ulm-leaved Heppiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy meadows, and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heppiella ulmifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heppiella ulmifolia has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heppiella ulmifolia is a hardy perennial that grows in zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.

Where to Find Heppiella ulmifolia

Heppiella ulmifolia can be found in woodlands and grasslands in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.

Heppiella ulmifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heppiella ulmifolia?

Heppiella ulmifolia

What is the common name of Heppiella ulmifolia?

Elmleaf Heppiella

What is the natural habitat of Heppiella ulmifolia?

Heppiella ulmifolia is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

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