Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosum
ID:
1332035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagane & V.H.Nguyen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 58: 99 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344489



Common Names

  • Homalium
  • Glandulosum
  • Glandulosum Homalium


Searching for Homalium glandulosum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Homalium glandulosum (also called the Glandular Homalium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are yellowish-white in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Homalium glandulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalium glandulosum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Homalium glandulosum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium glandulosum is a terrestrial orchid found in India. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Homalium glandulosum

Homalium glandulosum is native to Indonesia and is found in the Ngardok Nature Reserve.

Homalium glandulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalium glandulosum?

Homalium glandulosum

What is the common name of Homalium glandulosum?

Glandular Homalium

What is the natural habitat of Homalium glandulosum?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Asia, Africa, and the Americas

Species in the Homalium genus

Homalium abdessammadii, Homalium acuminatum, Homalium acutissimum, Homalium africanum, Homalium alnifolium, Homalium aneityense, Homalium angustifolium, Homalium austrocaledonicum, Homalium barandae, Homalium betulifolium, Homalium bismarckense, Homalium brachybotrys, Homalium bracteatum, Homalium brevidens, Homalium burmanicum, Homalium buxifolium, Homalium caput-avis, Homalium caryophyllaceum, Homalium celebicum, Homalium chasei, Homalium circumpinnatum, Homalium cochinchinense, Homalium dalzielii, Homalium dasyanthum, Homalium decurrens, Homalium dentrecasteauxense, Homalium deplanchei, Homalium dewevrei, Homalium dewitii, Homalium dictyoneurum, Homalium elegantulum, Homalium francii, Homalium fulviflorum, Homalium gitingense, Homalium glabrifolium, Homalium gracilipes, Homalium grandiflorum, Homalium guianense, Homalium guillainii, Homalium henriquesii, Homalium hypolasium, Homalium intermedium, Homalium jainii, Homalium juxtapositum, Homalium kanaliense, Homalium kunstleri, Homalium lastoursvillense, Homalium laurifolium, Homalium le-ratiorum, Homalium letestui,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Shuichiro Tagane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagane' in the authors string.
Viet-Hùng Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.H.Nguyen' in the authors string.