Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Ortiz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19(3): 4 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215119
Common Names
- Houlletia conspersa
- Conspersa Houlletia
- Houlletia Conspersa
Synonyms
- Jennyella conspersa (P.Ortiz) Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Houlletia conspersa (also called 'Scattered Tea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Houlletia conspersa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Houlletia conspersa has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Houlletia conspersa is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Houlletia conspersa
Houlletia conspersa is native to South America and can be found in wet, shady areas of lowland tropical rainforests.
Houlletia conspersa FAQ
What is Houlletia conspersa?
Houlletia conspersa is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Where does Houlletia conspersa grow?
Houlletia conspersa is native to Central America.
What type of environment does Houlletia conspersa prefer?
Houlletia conspersa prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun.
Species in the Houlletia genus
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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,