Rhynchotechum hookeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1322781
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) B.M.Anderson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 152 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335235
Common Names
- Rhynchotechum hookeri
- Hooker's Rhynchotechum
- Hooker's Hook-Lipped Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchotechum hookeri (also called Hooker's Rhynchotechum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to India, and it is found in limestone forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchotechum hookeri is an attractive evergreen shrub with bright green foliage. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions. It is also used as a ground cover to suppress weeds and to help retain soil moisture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchotechum hookeri has white flowers with yellow centers and a single ring of white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Rhynchotechum hookeri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Rhynchotechum hookeri
Rhynchotechum hookeri is native to India and can be found in the wild in this region.
Species in the Rhynchotechum genus
Rhynchotechum calycinum, Rhynchotechum alternifolium, Rhynchotechum angustifolium, Rhynchotechum brandisii, Rhynchotechum polycarpum, Rhynchotechum hispidum, Rhynchotechum parviflorum, Rhynchotechum eximium, Rhynchotechum permolle, Rhynchotechum discolor, Rhynchotechum formosanum, Rhynchotechum obovatum, Rhynchotechum vestitum, Rhynchotechum ellipticum, Rhynchotechum longipes, Rhynchotechum brevipedunculatum, Rhynchotechum burmanicum, Rhynchotechum gracile, Rhynchotechum hookeri, Rhynchotechum vietnamense,
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
B.M. Anderson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125999-1: Based on the initial data import