Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cheangii
ID:
216665

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

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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.

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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

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,

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