Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 203 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727264
Common Names
- Hyperbaena tonduzii
- Tonduz's Hyperbaena
- Tonduz's Lily
Synonyms
- Hyperbaena salvadorensis Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Hyperbaena tonduzii (also called Tonduz'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 tonduzii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyperbaena tonduzii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyperbaena tonduzii 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 tonduzii
Hyperbaena tonduzii is native to Central America. It can be found in the moist forests of the region.
Hyperbaena tonduzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyperbaena tonduzii?
Hyperbaena tonduzii
What is the natural habitat of Hyperbaena tonduzii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
What is the growth habit of Hyperbaena tonduzii?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and serrated leaves.
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,