Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
incanus
ID:
216740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Persic. : 63 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216069



Common Names

  • Hymenocrater incanus
  • Hoary Hymenocrater
  • Hymenocrater Incanus


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocrater michauxii Briq. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocrater incanus (also called Incan 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 incanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocrater incanus 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 incanus 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 incanus

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

Hymenocrater incanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocrater incanus?

Hymenocrater incanus

What type of plant is Hymenocrater incanus?

Herb

Where is Hymenocrater incanus 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