Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
hexantha
ID:
444275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Jonker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 4: 175 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443607



Common Names

  • Hylaeanthe hexantha
  • Six-flowered Hylaeanthe
  • Hylaeanthe


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Synonyms

  • Maranta hexantha D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Myrosma hexantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Thalia hexantha Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Hylaeanthe hexantha (also called Hexantha Hylaeanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hylaeanthe hexantha is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hylaeanthe hexantha has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylaeanthe hexantha 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 semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hylaeanthe hexantha

Hylaeanthe hexantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.

Hylaeanthe hexantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hylaeanthe hexantha?

Hylaeanthe hexantha

What type of plant is Hylaeanthe hexantha?

A flowering plant

Where can Hylaeanthe hexantha be found?

It is native to South America

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249431: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.