Hyperbaena ilicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
1084609
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 37: 43 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083947
Common Names
- Hyperbaena ilicifolia
- Ilicifolia Hyperbaena
- Hyperbaena Ilicifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyperbaena ilicifolia (also called 'Ilicifolia Hyperbaena' and 'Ilicifolia Sea Whip', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a colonial species with a cylindrical, whip-like body and a yellow-brown color. It is found in shallow waters, often in coral reefs and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Hyperbaena ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hyperbaena ilicifolia are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyperbaena ilicifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hyperbaena ilicifolia
Hyperbaena ilicifolia is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600519: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.