Hyperbaena prioriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prioriana
ID:
727919
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers
Source:
ksu
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. 3: 301 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727252
Common Names
- Hyperbaena prioriana
- Prior's Hyperbaena
- Prior's Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyperbaena prioriana (also called Prior's Hyperbaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyperbaena prioriana is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyperbaena prioriana has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-green fruits. The fruits contain several seeds, which are black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyperbaena prioriana is a terrestrial orchid that grows in sandy soils in open forests and woodlands. It is best propagated by division, as the seedlings are slow to develop. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Hyperbaena prioriana
Hyperbaena prioriana is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in the moist forests of the region.
Hyperbaena prioriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyperbaena prioriana?
Hyperbaena prioriana
What is the common name of Hyperbaena prioriana?
Prior's Hyperbaena
What is the natural habitat of Hyperbaena prioriana?
Grassland and open woodland
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
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:580916-1: Based on the initial data import