Hedlundia cuneifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.C.G.Rich) Sennikov & Kurtto
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 36 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428011
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Hedlundia cuneifolia (also called 'Wedge-Leaved Hedlundia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its native regions include the Himalayas, India, and Nepal. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hedlundia cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedlundia cuneifolia has white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedlundia cuneifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but can also be done by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Hedlundia cuneifolia
Hedlundia cuneifolia is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Palawan and Sulu.
Hedlundia cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedlundia cuneifolia?
Hedlundia cuneifolia
What is the common name of Hedlundia cuneifolia?
Hedlundia
What is the family of Hedlundia cuneifolia?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Hedlundia genus
Hedlundia abscondita, Hedlundia anglica, Hedlundia arranensis, Hedlundia austriaca, Hedlundia borbasii, Hedlundia bosniaca, Hedlundia buekkensis, Hedlundia cuneifolia, Hedlundia gauckleri, Hedlundia harziana, Hedlundia hazslinszkyana, Hedlundia hohenesteri, Hedlundia hornadensis, Hedlundia hybrida, Hedlundia lancifolia, Hedlundia legrei, Hedlundia leyana, Hedlundia lonetalensis, Hedlundia meinichii, Hedlundia minima, Hedlundia motleyi, Hedlundia mougeotii, Hedlundia neopinnatifida, Hedlundia pauca, Hedlundia pekarovae, Hedlundia pseudomeinichii, Hedlundia pseudothuringiaca, Hedlundia pulchra, Hedlundia roopiana, Hedlundia scannelliana, Hedlundia scepusiensis, Hedlundia schwarziana, Hedlundia semipinnata, Hedlundia sognensis, Hedlundia subarranensis, Hedlundia subpinnata, Hedlundia subsimilis, Hedlundia teodori, Hedlundia thuringiaca, Hedlundia velebitica,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Timothy Charles Guy Rich (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.G.Rich' in the authors string.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164902-1: Based on the initial data import