Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) C.Y.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 254 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981939
Common Names
- Heterolamium debile
- Weak Heterolamium
- Weak Heterolamium Fern
Description
Heterolamium debile (also called weak hetaeria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, along streams, and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterolamium debile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heterolamium debile var. cardiophyllum (Hemsl.) C.Y.Wu
Heterolamium debile var. debile
Heterolamium debile var. tochauense (Kudô) C.Y.Wu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterolamium debile has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterolamium debile is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Heterolamium debile
Heterolamium debile is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Heterolamium genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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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,