Hemipilia calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
982036
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 197 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981374
Common Names
- Hemipilia calophylla
- Calophylla Hemipilia
- Beautiful-Leaved Hemipilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemipilia calophylla (also called Hemipilia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and along roadsides. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hemipilia calophylla is a small shrub with white flowers, which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemipilia calophylla has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Hemipilia calophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Hemipilia calophylla
Hemipilia calophylla can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Hemipilia genus
Hemipilia discolor, Hemipilia mixta, Hemipilia calophylla, Hemipilia cordifolia, Hemipilia crassicalcarata, Hemipilia flabellata, Hemipilia forrestii, Hemipilia henryi, Hemipilia kwangsiensis, Hemipilia limprichtii, Hemipilia yunnanensis, Hemipilia purpureopunctata, Hemipilia galeata, Hemipilia calcicola,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98221: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.