Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 108 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982499
Common Names
- Hippeophyllum Micranthum
- Micranthum Hippeophyllum
- Hippeophyllum Shrub
Description
Hippeophyllum micranthum (also called Small-flowered 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 micranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippeophyllum micranthum has yellow flowers with red centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippeophyllum micranthum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 50 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 micranthum
Hippeophyllum micranthum can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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,