Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
bituminosus
ID:
216735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 39 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216064



Common Names

  • Hymenocrater bituminosus
  • Bituminous Hymenocrater
  • Hymenocrater Bituminosus


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocrater aucheri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Hymenocrater pallens Bunge [unknown]
  • Hymenocrater secundiflorus Jaub. & Spach [unknown]

Description

Hymenocrater bituminosus (also called Bituminous Hymenocrater, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocrater bituminosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocrater bituminosus is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocrater bituminosus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Hymenocrater bituminosus

Hymenocrater bituminosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Hymenocrater bituminosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocrater bituminosus?

Hymenocrater bituminosus

What type of plant is Hymenocrater bituminosus?

Herb

Where is Hymenocrater bituminosus found?

South America

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-101202: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.