Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 121: 149 (1993), as 'hedbergo (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033171
Common Names
- Warneckea hedbergiorum
- Hedbergiorum Warneckea
- Warneckea
Description
Warneckea hedbergiorum (also called 'Hedberg's Warneckea', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Warneckea hedbergiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Warneckea hedbergiorum are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warneckea hedbergiorum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Warneckea hedbergiorum
Warneckea hedbergiorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Species in the Warneckea genus
Warneckea sousae,
Warneckea melindensis,
Warneckea hedbergiorum,
Warneckea austro-occidentalis,
Warneckea mangrovensis,
Warneckea bebaiensis,
Warneckea cauliflora,
Warneckea cinnamomoides,
Warneckea fascicularis,
Warneckea floribunda,
Warneckea jasminoides,
Warneckea lecomteana,
Warneckea macrantha,
Warneckea membranifolia,
Warneckea pulcherrima,
Warneckea reygaertii,
Warneckea sapinii,
Warneckea wildeana,
Warneckea yangambensis,
Warneckea memecyloides,
Warneckea madagascariensis,
Warneckea acutifolia,
Warneckea amaniensis,
Warneckea anomala,
Warneckea bequaertii,
Warneckea congolensis,
Warneckea erubescens,
Warneckea fosteri,
Warneckea gilletii,
Warneckea golaensis,
Warneckea peculiaris,
Warneckea schliebenii,
Warneckea sessilicarpa,
Warneckea guineensis,
Warneckea superba,
Warneckea trinervis,
Warneckea walikalensis,
Warneckea urschii,
Warneckea sansibarica,
Warneckea bullata,
Warneckea atrovirens,
Warneckea pulviniflora,
Warneckea masoalae,
Warneckea microphylla,
Warneckea mouririfolia,
Warneckea cordiformis,
Warneckea parvifolia,
Warneckea albiflora,
Warneckea ngutiensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,