Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) L.S.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 67: 38 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035813
Common Names
- Hollandaea sayeriana
- Sayerian Hollandaea
- Sayerian Hollandaea Vine
Description
Hollandaea sayeriana (also called Sayer's Hollandaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Vietnam. It is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hollandaea sayeriana is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hollandaea sayeriana has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hollandaea sayeriana is a terrestrial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Hollandaea sayeriana
Hollandaea sayeriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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