Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
poggeana
ID:
446437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 83: 12 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445769



Common Names

  • Poggeana False Spirea
  • Poggeana False Spiraea
  • Poggeana Hypselodelphys


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Synonyms

  • Hybophrynium braunianum violaceum De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Hybophrynium congensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Trachyphrynium poggeanum K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Hypselodelphys poggeana (also called the Pogge's hypoporum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to eastern North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in woodlands and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypselodelphys poggeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and it can also be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypselodelphys poggeana is a bright yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypselodelphys poggeana is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hypselodelphys poggeana

Hypselodelphys poggeana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Hypselodelphys poggeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypselodelphys poggeana?

Hypselodelphys poggeana

What is the common name of Hypselodelphys poggeana?

Pogge's hedgehog fern

Where is Hypselodelphys poggeana native to?

Australia

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-249804: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.