Hyperbaena vulcania - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcania
ID:
1084552
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 8 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083890
Common Names
- Hyperbaena vulcania
- Vulcania
- Hyperbaena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyperbaena vulcania (also called 'Vulcan's Hyperbaena' and 'Vulcan's 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 vulcania is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyperbaena vulcania is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyperbaena vulcania is a tropical shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained, fertile soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hyperbaena vulcania
Hyperbaena vulcania is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126106-2: Based on the initial data import