Hydrobryum puncticulatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puncticulatum
ID:
726972
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 34: 71 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726305
Common Names
- Hydrobryum puncticulatum
- Puncticulatum Hydrobryum
- Puncticulatum Hydrangea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Euhydrobryum puncticulatum Koidz. [unknown]
- Hydroanzia puncticulata (Koidz.) Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Hydrobryum puncticulatum (also called Punctate 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 puncticulatum 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 puncticulatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrobryum puncticulatum can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hydrobryum puncticulatum
Hydrobryum puncticulatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Hydrobryum puncticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrobryum puncticulatum?
Hydrobryum puncticulatum
What type of plant is Hydrobryum puncticulatum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Hydrobryum puncticulatum 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2855880: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.