Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
phetchabunense
ID:
744737

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kato & Koi

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 65 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744070

Common Names

  • Hydrobryum phetchabunense
  • Phetchabun Hydrobryum
  • Hydrobryum

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Description

Hydrobryum phetchabunense (also called Phetchabun Hydrobryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Restionaceae. It is native to Thailand, and it grows in rocky areas and on slopes. It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrobryum phetchabunense is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrobryum phetchabunense is a yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrobryum phetchabunense is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can also be grown in a container indoors in cooler climates. To propagate, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and then plant in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Roots should form in 4-6 weeks. Once roots have formed, transplant to a larger pot.

Where to Find Hydrobryum phetchabunense

Hydrobryum phetchabunense is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Hydrobryum phetchabunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrobryum phetchabunense?

Hydrobryum phetchabunense

What is the common name of Hydrobryum phetchabunense?

Phetchabun Hydrobryum

What is the natural habitat of Hydrobryum phetchabunense?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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

Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Satoshi Koi (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koi' in the authors string.