Status:
valid
Authors:
Herrera
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. Nac., Lima 5: 277 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267342
Common Names
- Hemifuchsia Yodostoma
- Yodostoma Hemifuchsia
- Yodostoma Half-foxglove
Description
Hemifuchsia yodostoma (also called 'Yodo Fuchsia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is an evergreen shrub with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are pink and white, and they bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Hemifuchsia yodostoma is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and its tolerance of both wet and dry conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemifuchsia yodostoma has white, pink or purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemifuchsia yodostoma is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hemifuchsia yodostoma
Hemifuchsia yodostoma can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Hemifuchsia yodostoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemifuchsia yodostoma?
Hemifuchsia yodostoma
What is the common name of Hemifuchsia yodostoma?
Yodostoma Hemifuchsia
What type of plant is Hemifuchsia yodostoma?
Shrub
Species in the Hemifuchsia genus
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi,
Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum,
Camissonia bairdii,
Camissonia benitensis,
Camissonia breviflora,
Camissonia campestris,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissonia dentata,
Camissonia integrifolia,
Camissonia kernensis,
Camissonia lacustris,
Camissonia ovata,
Camissonia parvula,
Camissonia pubens,
Camissonia pusilla,
Camissonia sierrae,
Camissonia strigulosa,
Camissonia subacaulis,
Camissonia tanacetifolia,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Chylismia atwoodii,
Chylismia confertiflora,
Chylismia eastwoodiae,
Chylismia exilis,
Chylismia megalantha,
Chylismia munzii,
Chylismia specicola,
Chylismia arenaria,
Chylismia brevipes,
Chylismia cardiophylla,
Chylismia claviformis,
Chylismia heterochroma,
Chylismia parryi,
Chylismia scapoidea,
Chylismia walkeri,
Chylismiella pterosperma,