Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alticola
ID:
778978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay & Dunst.) Soto Arenas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 2: 8 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778311



Common Names

  • High-Crested Wood-Rush
  • High-Crested Rush
  • High-Crested Woodrush


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Description

Homalopetalum alticola (also called High-Growing Homalopetalum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender stems with small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Homalopetalum alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalopetalum alticola flowers are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalopetalum alticola is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain its health.

Where to Find Homalopetalum alticola

Homalopetalum alticola is found in wet habitats throughout Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Homalopetalum alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalopetalum alticola?

Homalopetalum alticola

What is the common name of Homalopetalum alticola?

Highland Petal

What is the natural habitat of Homalopetalum alticola?

Tropical rainforests

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-316880: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Galfrid C.K. Dunsterville (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunst.' in the authors string.