Homalomena hypsiantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypsiantha
ID:
1322762
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Webbia 67: 148 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335216
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Homalomena hypsiantha (also called Hypsiantha Homalomena, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid forests, and has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Homalomena hypsiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalomena hypsiantha has white flowers with yellow centers and a single ring of white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Homalomena hypsiantha is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they form roots.
Where to Find Homalomena hypsiantha
Homalomena hypsiantha can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Homalomena hypsiantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalomena hypsiantha?
Homalomena hypsiantha
What type of plant is Homalomena hypsiantha?
Fern
Where is Homalomena hypsiantha found?
India
Species in the Homalomena genus
Homalomena major, Homalomena megalophylla, Homalomena melanesica, Homalomena metallica, Homalomena minor, Homalomena minutissima, Homalomena monandra, Homalomena montana, Homalomena nigrescens, Homalomena nutans, Homalomena obovata, Homalomena obscurifolia, Homalomena occulta, Homalomena ovalifolia, Homalomena ovata, Homalomena padangensis, Homalomena palawanensis, Homalomena peekelii, Homalomena pendula, Homalomena philippinensis, Homalomena pontederaefolia, Homalomena producta, Homalomena pulleana, Homalomena punctulata, Homalomena robusta, Homalomena rostratum, Homalomena rubescens, Homalomena rusdii, Homalomena sarawakensis, Homalomena saxorum, Homalomena schlechteri, Homalomena scortechinii, Homalomena silvatica, Homalomena singaporense, Homalomena soniae, Homalomena steenisiana, Homalomena stollei, Homalomena subcordata, Homalomena tenuispadix, Homalomena treubii, Homalomena truncata, Homalomena vagans, Homalomena wallichii, Homalomena zollingeri, Homalomena elegantula, Homalomena expedita, Homalomena impudica, Homalomena pineodora, Homalomena pyrospatha, Homalomena ardua,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125968-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.