Hedlundia pauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.Lepší & P.Lepší) Sennikov & Kurtto
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 42 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428027
Common Names
- Hedlundia pauca
- Pauca Hedlundia
- Hedlundia Hedlundia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedlundia pauca (also called 'Scarce 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 pauca is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedlundia pauca has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and yellow, and the seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedlundia pauca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Hedlundia pauca
Hedlundia pauca can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Hedlundia pauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedlundia pauca?
Hedlundia pauca
What type of plant is Hedlundia pauca?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Hedlundia pauca?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.
Martin Lepší (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Lepší' in the authors string.
Petr Lepší (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Lepší' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164931-1: Based on the initial data import