Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
punctata
ID:
216700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Intr. Nat. Syst. Bot. , ed. 2: 441 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216029



Common Names

  • Hymenocardia punctata
  • Punctate Hymenocardia
  • Hymenocardia Punctata


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocardia laotica Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Hymenocardia wallichii Tul. [unknown]
  • Hymenocardia wallichii dasycarpa Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Samaropyxis elliptica Miq. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocardia punctata (also called the dotted hymenocardia, 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

Hymenocardia punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocardia punctata 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

Hymenocardia punctata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Hymenocardia punctata

Hymenocardia punctata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Hymenocardia punctata FAQ

What is the common name of Hymenocardia punctata?

Punctate Fern

What type of soil does Hymenocardia punctata prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hymenocardia punctata need?

Bright, indirect light

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101167: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.