Status:
valid
Authors:
E.H.Souza & Leme
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 567: 87 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040879
Common Names
- Amargosensis Hohenbergia
- Hohenbergia Amargosensis
- Amargosa Hohenbergia
Description
Hohenbergia amargosensis (also called Amargosa Hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hohenbergia amargosensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hohenbergia amargosensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hohenbergia amargosensis is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seedlings will not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Hohenbergia amargosensis
Hohenbergia amargosensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Oaxaca region.
Hohenbergia amargosensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia amargosensis?
Hohenbergia amargosensis
What are the common names of Hohenbergia amargosensis?
Amargosa Hohenbergia, Amargosa Hohenbergia
What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergia amargosensis?
Hohenbergia amargosensis is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Hohenbergia genus
Hohenbergia andina,
Hohenbergia augusta,
Hohenbergia belemii,
Hohenbergia blanchetii,
Hohenbergia brachycephala,
Hohenbergia burle-marxii,
Hohenbergia capitata,
Hohenbergia castellanosii,
Hohenbergia catingae,
Hohenbergia conquistensis,
Hohenbergia correia-arauji,
Hohenbergia edmundoi,
Hohenbergia eriantha,
Hohenbergia estevesii,
Hohenbergia hatschbachii,
Hohenbergia humilis,
Hohenbergia itamarajuensis,
Hohenbergia lanata,
Hohenbergia leopoldo-horstii,
Hohenbergia littoralis,
Hohenbergia membranostrobilus,
Hohenbergia minor,
Hohenbergia oxoniensis,
Hohenbergia pabstii,
Hohenbergia pennae,
Hohenbergia ridleyi,
Hohenbergia rosea,
Hohenbergia salzmannii,
Hohenbergia sandrae,
Hohenbergia stellata,
Hohenbergia undulatifolia,
Hohenbergia utriculosa,
Hohenbergia vestita,
Hohenbergia flava,
Hohenbergia lemei,
Hohenbergia mutabilis,
Hohenbergia aechmeoides,
Hohenbergia arcuata,
Hohenbergia barbarespina,
Hohenbergia reconcavensis,
Hohenbergia igatuensis,
Hohenbergia magnispina,
Hohenbergia loredanoana,
Hohenbergia lativaginata,
Hohenbergia halutheriana,
Hohenbergia isepponae,
Hohenbergia viridirubra,
Hohenbergia eriantha,
Hohenbergia horrida,
Hohenbergia blanchetii,
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:77306103-1: 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].