Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) B.J.Conn & Henwood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 7 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922769
Common Names
- Hemiphora Uncinata
- Uncinata Waxflower
- Hemiphora Waxflower
Description
Hemiphora uncinata (also called Hooked Hemiphora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiphora uncinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemiphora uncinata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemiphora uncinata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Hemiphora uncinata
Hemiphora uncinata can be found in tropical regions of Australia.
Species in the Hemiphora genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.