Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
913683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.Gord. & S.Valencia

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 67 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913018



Common Names

  • Hypenia Violacea
  • Violacea Hypenia
  • Hypenia


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Description

Hypenia violacea (also called Violet Hypenia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bulb species native to South Africa. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are violet. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypenia violacea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypenia violacea is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, round, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are light green with a white or yellowish-white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypenia violacea is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Hypenia violacea

Hypenia violacea is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Hypenia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypenia violacea?

Hypenia violacea

What is the common name of Hypenia violacea?

Violet Hypenia

What is the natural habitat of Hypenia violacea?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-457973: Based on the initial data import
Martha Martínez Gordillo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Gord.' in the authors string.
Susana Valencia Ávalos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Valencia' in the authors string.