Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
estevesii
ID:
442792

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pereira & Moutinho

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 87 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442124

Common Names

  • Hohenbergia estevesii
  • Star Grass
  • Blue Star

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Description

Hohenbergia estevesii (also called 'Blue Star', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in shady areas in humid tropical climates, and has lanceolate leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia estevesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hohenbergia estevesii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia estevesii is a tropical perennial plant native to Brazil. It is an evergreen, clumping plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hohenbergia estevesii

Hohenbergia estevesii is found in Central and South America.

Hohenbergia estevesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia estevesii?

Hohenbergia estevesii

What is the common name of Hohenbergia estevesii?

Esteves' Hohenbergia

What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergia estevesii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil

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

J.L. de Araujo Moutinho (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moutinho' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123462-2: 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].