Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hamadryas
ID:
983160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 108 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982498



Common Names

  • Hippeophyllum Hamadryas
  • Hamadryas Hippeophyllum
  • Hippeophyllum Vine


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippeophyllum hamadryas has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeophyllum hamadryas is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 45 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 hamadryas

Hippeophyllum hamadryas 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99347: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.