Homaliodendron pulchrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchrum
ID:
1042801
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Y. Pei & Y. Jia
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 33(2): 136 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042139
Common Names
- Homaliodendron
- Pulchrum
- Homaliodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homaliodendron pulchrum (also called 'Beautiful Homaliodendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a shrub with opposite leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Homaliodendron pulchrum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homaliodendron pulchrum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homaliodendron pulchrum is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Homaliodendron pulchrum
Homaliodendron pulchrum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Homaliodendron genus
Homaliodendron fruticosum, Homaliodendron pulchrum, Homaliodendron spinosum, Homaliodendron crassinervium, Homaliodendron dentatum, Homaliodendron erosifolium, Homaliodendron flabellatum, Homaliodendron gracile, Homaliodendron intermedium, Homaliodendron montagneanum, Homaliodendron opacum, Homaliodendron papillosum, Homaliodendron paquei, Homaliodendron pinnatelloides, Homaliodendron punctulatum, Homaliodendron rectifolium, Homaliodendron stracheyanum, Homaliodendron undulatum,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,
References
Yu Jia (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Jia' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100374229: Based on data supplied by Bryonames