Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.I.Wood & S.Beck
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 7: 40 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338712
Common Names
- Hebecarpa Rossychaveziae
- Rossychaveziae Hebecarpa
- Hebecarpa
Description
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae (also called Rossy Chavez 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 rossychaveziae is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Hebecarpa rossychaveziae
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae FAQ
What is the common name of Hebecarpa rossychaveziae?
Rossy Chavez's Hebecarpa
Where is Hebecarpa rossychaveziae native to?
Mexico
What type of soil does Hebecarpa rossychaveziae prefer?
Well-drained soil
Species in the Hebecarpa genus
Hebecarpa barbeyana,
Hebecarpa macradenia,
Hebecarpa obscura,
Hebecarpa ovatifolia,
Hebecarpa palmeri,
Hebecarpa rectipilis,
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae,
Hebecarpa americana,
Hebecarpa buxifolia,
Hebecarpa caracasana,
Hebecarpa costaricensis,
Hebecarpa hebantha,
Hebecarpa myrtilloides,
Hebecarpa platycarpa,
Hebecarpa punctata,
Hebecarpa rivinifolia,
Hebecarpa robinsonii,
Hebecarpa tehuacana,
Hebecarpa velutina,
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,