Smithiantha hyacinthina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyacinthina
ID:
1241852
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carrière) H.E.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 393 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241190
Common Names
- Hyacinth Smithiantha
- Smithiantha Hyacinthina
- Hyacinth Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smithiantha hyacinthina (also called Hyacinth Smithiantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has white flowers with five petals. Native to South America, it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Smithiantha hyacinthina is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smithiantha hyacinthina is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.
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Smithiantha hyacinthina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Smithiantha hyacinthina
Smithiantha hyacinthina can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Smithiantha hyacinthina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smithiantha hyacinthina?
Smithiantha hyacinthina
What is the common name of Smithiantha hyacinthina?
Hyacinth Smithiantha
What is the natural habitat of Smithiantha hyacinthina?
It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Smithiantha 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-50110969: Based on the initial data import
Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.