Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
planus
ID:
1039371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 104: 167. 1983.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038709

Common Names

  • Hallianthus
  • Planus
  • Hallianthus planus

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Description

Hallianthus planus (also called 'Flat Hallianthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to temperate regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.

Uses & Benefits

Hallianthus planus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hallianthus planus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hallianthus planus is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hallianthus planus

Hallianthus planus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Species in the Hallianthus genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001038709: Based on the initial data import