Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
729384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 258 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728717



Common Names

  • Nitida Hypserpa
  • Nitida Polka Dot Plant
  • Nitida Spotty Plant


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Synonyms

  • Limacia borneensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Limacia microphylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Hypserpa borneensis Becc. [unknown]
  • Hypserpa heteromera Miers [unknown]
  • Hypserpa jagorii Diels [unknown]
  • Hypserpa nandinifolia Yamam. [unknown]
  • Hypserpa pauciflora Miers [unknown]
  • Hypserpa praevaricata Miers [unknown]
  • Hypserpa triflora Miers [unknown]
  • Hypserpa uniflora Miers [unknown]
  • Limacia cuspidata Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Hypserpa cuspidata Miers [unknown]
  • Hypserpa laevifolia Diels [unknown]

Description

Hypserpa nitida (also called Shiny Hypserpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Caledonia. It has leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypserpa nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypserpa nitida has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypserpa nitida can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.

Where to Find Hypserpa nitida

Hypserpa nitida is native to New Caledonia.

Hypserpa nitida FAQ

What type of plant is Hypserpa nitida?

Hypserpa nitida is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family.

Where does Hypserpa nitida grow?

Hypserpa nitida is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What does Hypserpa nitida look like?

Hypserpa nitida is a small shrub with light green leaves and white or yellow flowers.

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2859600: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.