Hetaeria hylophiloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hylophiloides
ID:
442077
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carr) Ormerod & J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 109: 369 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441409
Common Names
- Hetaeria Hylophiloides
- Hylophiloid Hetaeria
- Hylophiloid Hetaerium
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- Goodyera hylophiloides Carr [unknown]
Description
Hetaeria hylophiloides (also called 'Hylophilous Hetaeria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are dark green in color, and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Hetaeria hylophiloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, fever, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hetaeria hylophiloides has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hetaeria hylophiloides can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Hetaeria hylophiloides
Hetaeria hylophiloides is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.
Hetaeria hylophiloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hetaeria hylophiloides?
Hetaeria hylophiloides
What type of plant is Hetaeria hylophiloides?
Hetaeria hylophiloides is a shrub.
What is the ideal temperature range for Hetaeria hylophiloides?
Hetaeria hylophiloides prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
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-248951: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.