Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leptoloba
ID:
216662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Monach.) J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 84 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215991

Common Names

  • Hylaea leptoloba
  • Leptoloba Ant Plant
  • Slender-Lobed Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Prestonia leptoloba Monach. [unknown]

Description

Hylaea leptoloba (also called the slender-leaved 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 leptoloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylaea leptoloba 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 leptoloba 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 leptoloba

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

Hylaea leptoloba FAQ

What is the common name of Hylaea leptoloba?

Slender-leaved Fern

What type of soil does Hylaea leptoloba prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hylaea leptoloba 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-101127: 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.