Species:
hernandez-sandovalii
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Ramírez, C.F.Jiménez & Treviño
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 112: 34 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329672
Common Names
- Hechtia
- Hernandez-Sandovalii
- Hechtia Hernandez-Sandovalii
Description
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii (also called Hechtia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii can be found in Mexico.
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii?
Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii
What is the common name of Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii?
Hernandez-Sandoval's Hechtia
What type of plant is Hechtia hernandez-sandovalii?
Herbaceous plant
Species in the Hechtia genus
Hechtia bracteata,
Hechtia capituligera,
Hechtia carlsoniae,
Hechtia caudata,
Hechtia confusa,
Hechtia conzattiana,
Hechtia dichroantha,
Hechtia elliptica,
Hechtia epigyna,
Hechtia fosteriana,
Hechtia fragilis,
Hechtia galeottii,
Hechtia gayorum,
Hechtia glabra,
Hechtia glauca,
Hechtia glomerata,
Hechtia guatemalensis,
Hechtia iltisii,
Hechtia jaliscana,
Hechtia laevis,
Hechtia lanata,
Hechtia laxissima,
Hechtia liebmannii,
Hechtia lyman-smithii,
Hechtia malvernii,
Hechtia marnier-lapostollei,
Hechtia matudae,
Hechtia melanocarpa,
Hechtia mexicana,
Hechtia montana,
Hechtia mooreana,
Hechtia myriantha,
Hechtia pedicellata,
Hechtia podantha,
Hechtia pringlei,
Hechtia pumila,
Hechtia reflexa,
Hechtia reticulata,
Hechtia rosea,
Hechtia roseana,
Hechtia schottii,
Hechtia sphaeroblasta,
Hechtia stenopetala,
Hechtia suaveolens,
Hechtia subalata,
Hechtia texensis,
Hechtia nuusaviorum,
Hechtia perotensis,
Hechtia pretiosa,
Hechtia zamudioi,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461617-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].