Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 22 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981392
Common Names
- Hemipilia yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Hemipilia
- Yunnan Hemipilia
Description
Hemipilia yunnanensis (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 yunnanensis is a small shrub with yellow 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 yunnanensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemipilia yunnanensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in indirect light until germination.
Where to Find Hemipilia yunnanensis
Hemipilia yunnanensis is native to China and is found in the province of Yunnan.
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,