Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 525 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442144
Common Names
- Hohenbergia horrida
- Star Grass
- Blue Star
Synonyms
- Hohenbergia catingae horrida (Harms) L.B.Sm. & Read [valid]
Description
Hohenbergia horrida (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 horrida is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is known for its attractive, bright green foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and light levels. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hohenbergia horrida has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hohenbergia horrida 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 horrida
Hohenbergia horrida can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Hohenbergia horrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia horrida?
Hohenbergia horrida
What is the common name of Hohenbergia horrida?
Hairy Hohenbergia
What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergia horrida?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123466-2: 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].