Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
microcheila
ID:
443644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 2:606. (1909); Lectotypified in: Philipp. J. Syst. Biol. 11:38. (2018) by Naïve, M.A.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442976



Common Names

  • Hornstedtia Microcheila
  • Microcheila Hornstedtia
  • Microcheila Loosestrife


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Description

Hornstedtia microcheila (also called Microcheila Hornstedtia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hornstedtia microcheila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hornstedtia microcheila has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hornstedtia microcheila can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Hornstedtia microcheila

Hornstedtia microcheila can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Hornstedtia microcheila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia microcheila?

Hornstedtia microcheila

What is the common name of Hornstedtia microcheila?

Microcheila

What is the natural habitat of Hornstedtia microcheila?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Hornstedtia genus

Hornstedtia affinis, Hornstedtia beccarii, Hornstedtia conica, Hornstedtia conoidea, Hornstedtia cyathifera, Hornstedtia deliana, Hornstedtia elongata, Hornstedtia gracilis, Hornstedtia hainanensis, Hornstedtia havilandii, Hornstedtia incana, Hornstedtia irosinensis, Hornstedtia leonurus, Hornstedtia longipes, Hornstedtia lophophora, Hornstedtia microcheila, Hornstedtia minor, Hornstedtia minuta, Hornstedtia mollis, Hornstedtia paludosa, Hornstedtia parviflora, Hornstedtia peninsularis, Hornstedtia pininga, Hornstedtia propinqua, Hornstedtia pusilla, Hornstedtia reticosa, Hornstedtia reticulata, Hornstedtia rubra, Hornstedtia rumphii, Hornstedtia sanhan, Hornstedtia scottiana, Hornstedtia scyphifera, Hornstedtia striolata, Hornstedtia subviridis, Hornstedtia tomentosa, Hornstedtia triloba, Hornstedtia putih, Hornstedtia merahjambu, Hornstedtia bella, Hornstedtia garbosa,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

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