Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 413 (1913 publ. 1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982507
Common Names
- Hippeophyllum Wenzelii
- Wenzelii Hippeophyllum
- Hippeophyllum Herb
Description
Hippeophyllum wenzelii (also called Wenzel's 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 wenzelii 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 wenzelii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippeophyllum wenzelii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 75 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 wenzelii
Hippeophyllum wenzelii 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,