Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hamatum
ID:
245685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
N. Queensland Naturalist 13(78): 3 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245017



Common Names

  • Mobilabium hamatum
  • Hamate Mobilabium
  • Hamate Mobilabium


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Description

Mobilabium hamatum (also called Mobilabium hamatum var. hamatum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mobilabium hamatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mobilabium hamatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mobilabium hamatum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to 6 months. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation as it is faster and more reliable. The plant should be taken in the spring or fall and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Mobilabium hamatum

Mobilabium hamatum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests.

Mobilabium hamatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mobilabium hamatum?

Mobilabium hamatum

What type of plant is Mobilabium hamatum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Mobilabium hamatum grow?

It is native to the Canary Islands

Species in the Mobilabium 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-128886: Based on the initial data import
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.