Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
216661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Monach.) J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 83 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215990

Common Names

  • Hylaea arborescens
  • Arborescens Ant Plant
  • Tree-Like Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Prestonia arborescens Monach. [unknown]

Description

Hylaea arborescens (also called the tree-like hylaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hylaea arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylaea arborescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylaea arborescens is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Hylaea arborescens

Hylaea arborescens can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Hylaea arborescens FAQ

What is the common name of Hylaea arborescens?

Tree Fern

What type of soil does Hylaea arborescens prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hylaea arborescens need?

Bright, indirect light

Species in the Hylaea genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101126: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.