Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
unilateralis
ID:
444300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) A.M.E.Jonker & Jonker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443632



Common Names

  • Hylaeanthe unilateralis
  • Unilateral Hylaeanthe
  • Hylaeanthe


Searching for Hylaeanthe unilateralis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Maranta unilateralis (Poepp. & Endl.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Myrosma uleana Loes. [unknown]
  • Myrosma unilateralis (Poepp. & Endl.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Saranthe unilateralis (Poepp. & Endl.) Eichler [unknown]
  • Thalia unilateralis Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Myrosma unilateralis K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Hylaeanthe unilateralis (also called 'One-sided Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylaeanthe unilateralis is a small white or yellowish flower with a short corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

Searching for Hylaeanthe unilateralis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hylaeanthe unilateralis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Hylaeanthe unilateralis

Hylaeanthe unilateralis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetland habitats.

Hylaeanthe unilateralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hylaeanthe unilateralis?

Hylaeanthe unilateralis

What are the common names of Hylaeanthe unilateralis?

One-sided hylaeanthe

What is the natural habitat of Hylaeanthe unilateralis?

It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers

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-249435: 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.
Anni Margriet Emma Jonker (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.E.Jonker' in the authors string.