Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 8: 42 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982506
Common Names
- Hippeophyllum Sulense
- Sulense Hippeophyllum
- Hippeophyllum Flower
Description
Hippeophyllum sulense (also called Sul 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 sulense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippeophyllum sulense is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippeophyllum sulense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 70 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 sulense
Hippeophyllum sulense 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,