Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 26 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982496
Common Names
- Hippeophyllum Celebicum
- Celebicum Hippeophyllum
- Hippeophyllum Herb
Description
Hippeophyllum celebicum (also called Sulawesi Hippeophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Indonesia, 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 celebicum 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 celebicum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippeophyllum celebicum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 35 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 celebicum
Hippeophyllum celebicum can be found in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Species in the Hippeophyllum genus
Hippeophyllum alboviride,
Hippeophyllum biakenae,
Hippeophyllum celebicum,
Hippeophyllum halmaherense,
Hippeophyllum hamadryas,
Hippeophyllum micranthum,
Hippeophyllum papillosum,
Hippeophyllum scortechinii,
Hippeophyllum sulense,
Hippeophyllum wenzelii,
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,