Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
1326259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) J.R.I.Wood & S.Beck

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 7: 40 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338713



Common Names

  • Hebecarpa Americana
  • Americana Hebecarpa
  • Hebecarpa


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Description

Hebecarpa americana (also called American hebecarpa, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Hebecarpa americana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hebecarpa americana has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Hebecarpa americana

Hebecarpa americana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Hebecarpa americana FAQ

What is the common name of Hebecarpa americana?

American Hebecarpa

Where is Hebecarpa americana native to?

North America

What type of soil does Hebecarpa americana prefer?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Stephan Georg Beck (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Beck' in the authors string.