Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) Menispermac. 209. 1910 [6 Dec 1910]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273800
Common Names
- Hypserpa Laurina
- Laurina Hypserpa
- Hypserpa Laurina Plant
Description
Hypserpa laurina (also called Laurine Hypserpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypserpa laurina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypserpa laurina has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypserpa laurina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Hypserpa laurina
Hypserpa laurina is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Hypserpa laurina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypserpa laurina?
Hypserpa laurina
What is the common name of Hypserpa laurina?
Laurel Hypserpa
Where is Hypserpa laurina native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Hypserpa genus
Hypserpa ademae,
Hypserpa calcicola,
Hypserpa neocaledonica,
Hypserpa nitida,
Hypserpa polyandra,
Hypserpa reticulata,
Hypserpa vieillardii,
Hypserpa mackeei,
Hypserpa decumbens,
Hypserpa laurina,
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,