Status:
valid
Authors:
Imamura ex S.Nakayama & Minamit.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 74: 314 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726298
Common Names
- Hydrobryum koribanum
- Koribanum Hydrobryum
- Koribanum Hydrangea
Description
Hydrobryum koribanum (also called Koriban Hydrobryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It is found in wet, shady places, such as along streams, in forests, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrobryum koribanum is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrobryum koribanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened nut with a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrobryum koribanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist soil. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer in moist soil and will germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Hydrobryum koribanum
Hydrobryum koribanum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Hydrobryum koribanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrobryum koribanum?
Hydrobryum koribanum
What type of plant is Hydrobryum koribanum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Hydrobryum koribanum native to?
Thailand
Species in the Hydrobryum genus
Hydrobryum bifoliatum,
Hydrobryum chiangmaiense,
Hydrobryum floribundum,
Hydrobryum griffithii,
Hydrobryum japonicum,
Hydrobryum kaengsophense,
Hydrobryum khaoyaiense,
Hydrobryum koribanum,
Hydrobryum loeicum,
Hydrobryum micrantherum,
Hydrobryum puncticulatum,
Hydrobryum somranii,
Hydrobryum tardhuangense,
Hydrobryum phetchabunense,
Hydrobryum hapteron,
Hydrobryum subcylindricoides,
Hydrobryum vientianense,
Hydrobryum phurueanum,
Hydrobryum varium,
Hydrobryum luangnamtaense,
Hydrobryum mandaengense,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,
References
Tadashi Minamitani: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Minamit.' in the authors string.