Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
elastica
ID:
718537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desr.) Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 55 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717870



Common Names

  • Elastic Helicanthes
  • Flexible Helicanthes
  • Rubbery Helicanthes


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Description

Helicanthes elastica (also called elastic helicanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Helicanthes elastica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicanthes elastica is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicanthes elastica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered with a thin layer of soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn by carefully dividing the rootball.

Where to Find Helicanthes elastica

Helicanthes elastica is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Helicanthes elastica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicanthes elastica?

Helicanthes elastica

What is the common name of Helicanthes elastica?

Elastic Helicanthes

What is the family of Helicanthes elastica?

Myrtaceae

Species in the Helicanthes genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:548756-1: Based on the initial data import