Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alboviride
ID:
983156

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 135 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982494

Common Names

  • Hippeophyllum Alboviride
  • Alboviride Hippeophyllum
  • Hippeophyllum Plant

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Description

Hippeophyllum alboviride (also called White-veined Hippeophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. The plant has white flowers and is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeophyllum alboviride is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeophyllum alboviride is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped plant with a single stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeophyllum alboviride is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Hippeophyllum alboviride

Hippeophyllum alboviride can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

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,

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