Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 24: 106 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215994
Common Names
- Hylophila cheangii
- Cheangii Ant Plant
- Cheang's Ant Plant
Description
Hylophila cheangii (also called Cheang's hylophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hylophila cheangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hylophila cheangii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hylophila cheangii is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.
Where to Find Hylophila cheangii
Hylophila cheangii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Hylophila cheangii FAQ
What is the common name of Hylophila cheangii?
Cheang's Fern
What type of soil does Hylophila cheangii prefer?
Well-draining, acidic soil
How much light does Hylophila cheangii need?
Bright, indirect light
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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,