Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
lopei
ID:
1321178

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Ley

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 44 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333632



Common Names

  • Hypselodelphys lopei
  • Lope's Hypselodelphys
  • Lope's Plant


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Description

Hypselodelphys lopei (also called 'Lope's Hypselodelphys', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are opposite, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Hypselodelphys lopei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypselodelphys lopei has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypselodelphys lopei is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hypselodelphys lopei

Hypselodelphys lopei can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hypselodelphys lopei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypselodelphys lopei?

Hypselodelphys lopei

What is the common name of Hypselodelphys lopei?

Lope's Hypselodelphys

What is the native range of Hypselodelphys lopei?

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

Alexandra C. Ley (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Ley' in the authors string.