Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Wedd.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1854
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 208 (1854)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719643
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Macrostachya Hemistylus
 - Macrostachya Hemistylus
 - Macrostachya Hemistylus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hemistylus macrostachya (also called Large-spiked Hemistylus, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America and Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in shallow water, often in ponds and lakes.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hemistylus macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Hemistylus macrostachya is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hemistylus macrostachya is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hemistylus macrostachya
                        
                            Hemistylus macrostachya is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hemistylus macrostachya FAQ
                        
                            What are the common names of Hemistylus macrostachya?
Common names of Hemistylus macrostachya include large-spike hemistylus and large-spike sand-heath.
What is the growth rate of Hemistylus macrostachya?
Hemistylus macrostachya has a moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal temperature for Hemistylus macrostachya?
Hemistylus macrostachya prefers temperatures between 60-85°F (15-29°C).
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Hemistylus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Urticaceae family
                        
                            Archiboehmeria atrata, 
Astrothalamus reticulatus, 
Australina flaccida, 
Australina pusilla, 
Australina pusilla, 
Boehmeria aspera, 
Boehmeria balslevii, 
Boehmeria beyeri, 
Boehmeria brevirostris, 
Boehmeria bullata, 
Boehmeria burgeriana, 
Boehmeria caudata, 
Boehmeria celtidifolia, 
Boehmeria clidemioides, 
Boehmeria conica, 
Boehmeria cylindrica, 
Boehmeria densiflora, 
Boehmeria depauperata, 
Boehmeria didymogyne, 
Boehmeria dura, 
Boehmeria egregia, 
Boehmeria excelsa, 
Boehmeria grandis, 
Boehmeria hamiltoniana, 
Boehmeria helferi, 
Boehmeria heterophylla, 
Boehmeria holosericea, 
Boehmeria japonica, 
Boehmeria kiusiana, 
Boehmeria kurzii, 
Boehmeria lanceolata, 
Boehmeria martii, 
Boehmeria multiflora, 
Boehmeria nakashimae, 
Boehmeria nivea, 
Boehmeria ourantha, 
Boehmeria pavonii, 
Boehmeria penduliflora, 
Boehmeria pilosiuscula, 
Boehmeria platanifolia, 
Boehmeria polystachya, 
Boehmeria radiata, 
Boehmeria ramiflora, 
Boehmeria repens, 
Boehmeria rugosissima, 
Boehmeria siamensis, 
Boehmeria sieboldiana, 
Boehmeria spicigera, 
Boehmeria splitgerbera, 
Boehmeria ternifolia,