Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nitida
ID:
982472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 133. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981810

Common Names

  • Hesperozygis Nitida
  • Shiny Hesperozygis
  • Shiny Orchid

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Description

Hesperozygis nitida (also called Shiny Hesperozygis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperozygis nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperozygis nitida has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperozygis nitida is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hesperozygis nitida

Hesperozygis nitida can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98656: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.