Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eichler) Miers
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 19: 95 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250938
Common Names
- Hyperbaena columbica
- Columbica Hyperbaena
- Hyperbaena
Description
Hyperbaena columbica (also called Columbian Hyperbaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and leathery leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hyperbaena columbica is used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source for some species of birds and mammals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyperbaena columbica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyperbaena columbica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free, but may be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.
Where to Find Hyperbaena columbica
Hyperbaena columbica is native to North America and can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Hyperbaena columbica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyperbaena columbica?
Hyperbaena columbica
What is the natural habitat of Hyperbaena columbica?
Tropical forests
What is the flowering season of Hyperbaena columbica?
Spring and summer
Species in the Hyperbaena genus
Hyperbaena brevipes,
Hyperbaena denticulata,
Hyperbaena domingensis,
Hyperbaena hassleri,
Hyperbaena leptobotryosa,
Hyperbaena lindmanii,
Hyperbaena mexicana,
Hyperbaena oblongifolia,
Hyperbaena prioriana,
Hyperbaena smilacina,
Hyperbaena standleyi,
Hyperbaena tonduzii,
Hyperbaena undulata,
Hyperbaena valida,
Hyperbaena winzerlingii,
Hyperbaena allenii,
Hyperbaena vulcania,
Hyperbaena ilicifolia,
Hyperbaena eladioana,
Hyperbaena laurifolia,
Hyperbaena axilliflora,
Hyperbaena jalcomulcensis,
Hyperbaena columbica,
Hyperbaena cubensis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,