Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
halmaherense
ID:
983159

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 8: 41 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982497

Common Names

  • Hippeophyllum Halmaherense
  • Halmaherense Hippeophyllum
  • Hippeophyllum Bush

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Description

Hippeophyllum halmaherense (also called Halmahera 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 halmaherense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippeophyllum halmaherense has yellow flowers with red centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeophyllum halmaherense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 40 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 halmaherense

Hippeophyllum halmaherense can be found in the Moluccas, Indonesia.

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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