Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 4: 144 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726925
Common Names
- Hylomyza euryphylla
- Broad-leaved Leafminer
- Broad-leaved Miner
Description
Hylomyza euryphylla (also called Broad-leaved Hylomyza, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its long, broad leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hylomyza euryphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hylomyza euryphylla has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hylomyza euryphylla is a tropical aquatic plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a slow-growing stem plant that can reach heights of up to 20 cm (8 in). It can be propagated by cuttings and is best suited to a low to medium light level. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilization.
Where to Find Hylomyza euryphylla
Hylomyza euryphylla is native to India and can be found in moist soils near water sources such as rivers and streams.
Hylomyza euryphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylomyza euryphylla?
Hylomyza euryphylla
What is the common name of Hylomyza euryphylla?
Euryphylla Leafminer
What is the natural habitat of Hylomyza euryphylla?
Woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Hylomyza genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,