Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
heloisae
ID:
983217

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99409: Based on the initial data import
Augusto Ruschi (1915-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruschi' in the authors string.