Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruschi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Orquid. Nov. Estad. Espirito Santo : 4 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982555
Common Names
- Hoehneella heloisae
- Heloisa's Hoehneella
- Heloisa's Hoehneella Fern
Description
Hoehneella heloisae (also called Hoehnea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and pointed at the apex. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas of secondary growth.
Uses & Benefits
Hoehneella heloisae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoehneella heloisae has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoehneella heloisae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Hoehneella heloisae
Hoehneella heloisae can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Species in the Hoehneella genus
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,