Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
micrantherum
ID:
726968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Royen) C.D.K.Cook & Rutish.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Taxon 50: 1165 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726301

Common Names

  • Hydrobryum micrantherum
  • Micrantherum Hydrobryum
  • Micrantherum Hydrangea

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Synonyms

  • Polypleurella micranthera P.Royen [unknown]
  • Synstylis micranthera (P.Royen) C.Cusset [unknown]

Description

Hydrobryum micrantherum (also called Small-flowered 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 micrantherum is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hydrobryum micrantherum var. crassum M.Kato

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrobryum micrantherum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrobryum micrantherum 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 micrantherum

Hydrobryum micrantherum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Hydrobryum micrantherum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrobryum micrantherum?

Hydrobryum micrantherum

What type of plant is Hydrobryum micrantherum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Hydrobryum micrantherum native to?

Thailand

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Christopher David Kentish Cook (1933-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.K.Cook' in the authors string.
Rolf Rutishauser (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutish.' in the authors string.