Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
heterosepala
ID:
982522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 207 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981860



Common Names

  • Hetaeria Heterosepala
  • Different-Sepaled Hetaeria
  • Different-Sepaled Hetaeria Tree


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Description

Hetaeria heterosepala (also called Heterosepalous 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 heterosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hetaeria heterosepala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hetaeria heterosepala can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most successful method. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hetaeria heterosepala

Hetaeria heterosepala is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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-98701: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.