Hetaeria baeuerlenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baeuerlenii
ID:
982488
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 106 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981826
Common Names
- Hetaeria Baeuerlenii
- Baeuerlen's Hetaeria
- Baeuerlen's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hetaeria baeuerlenii (also called Baeuerlen's Hetaeria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hetaeria baeuerlenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hetaeria baeuerlenii is white or pinkish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Hetaeria baeuerlenii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Hetaeria baeuerlenii
Hetaeria baeuerlenii can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Bolivia to Brazil.
Species in the Hetaeria genus
Hetaeria callosa, Hetaeria hylophiloides, Hetaeria youngsayei, Hetaeria armata, Hetaeria rhombipetala, Hetaeria affinis, Hetaeria alta, Hetaeria anomala, Hetaeria baeuerlenii, Hetaeria elata, Hetaeria elegans, Hetaeria finlaysoniana, Hetaeria gardneri, Hetaeria goodyeroides, Hetaeria heterosepala, Hetaeria lamellata, Hetaeria latipetala, Hetaeria linguella, Hetaeria mannii, Hetaeria obliqua, Hetaeria oblongifolia, Hetaeria occidentalis, Hetaeria pelota, Hetaeria rostrata, Hetaeria tetraptera, Hetaeria vaginalis, Hetaeria whitmeei,
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-98671: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.