Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 22 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328857
Common Names
- Tylostigma hildebrandtii
- Hildebrandtii Tylostigma
- Tylostigma hildebrandtii var. hildebrandtii
Synonyms
- Habenaria hildebrandtii Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Tylostigma hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Tylostigma, among many other common names) is a small shrub with grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tylostigma hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tylostigma hildebrandtii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tylostigma hildebrandtii is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tylostigma hildebrandtii
Tylostigma hildebrandtii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Tylostigma hildebrandtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tylostigma hildebrandtii?
Tylostigma hildebrandtii
What is the common name of Tylostigma hildebrandtii?
Hildebrandt's Tylostigma
What type of plant is Tylostigma hildebrandtii?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Tylostigma 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,