Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(1): 480 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724776
Common Names
- Hornungia procumbens
- Procumbent Hornungia
- Procumbens Hornungia
Description
Hornungia procumbens (also called Hornungia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hornungia procumbens is a species of plant native to Europe. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hornungia procumbens sub. revelierei (Jord.) Giardina & Raimondo
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hornungia procumbens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hornungia procumbens is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring.
Where to Find Hornungia procumbens
Hornungia procumbens is native to the Mediterranean region.
Hornungia procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hornungia procumbens?
Hornungia procumbens
What is the common name of Hornungia procumbens?
Procumbent hornungia
Where is Hornungia procumbens native to?
Europe
Species in the Hornungia genus
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Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,