Hetaeria youngsayei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
youngsayei
ID:
442093
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Oasis Suppl. 3: 7 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441425
Common Names
- Hetaeria Youngsayei
- Youngsaye's Hetaeria
- Youngsaye's Hetaerium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hetaeria shiuyingiana L.Li & F.W.Xing [unknown]
Description
Hetaeria youngsayei (also called 'Youngsays's 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 youngsayei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hetaeria youngsayei 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 youngsayei 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 youngsayei
Hetaeria youngsayei is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.
Hetaeria youngsayei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hetaeria youngsayei?
Hetaeria youngsayei
What type of plant is Hetaeria youngsayei?
Hetaeria youngsayei is a shrub.
What is the ideal temperature range for Hetaeria youngsayei?
Hetaeria youngsayei 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-248953: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.