Status:
valid
Authors:
B.P.Cavalcante, E.H.Souza, A.P.Martinelli & Versieux
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 518: 200 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027383
Common Names
- Hohenbergia nidularioides
- Nidularioides's Hohenbergia
- Nidularioides Hohenbergia
Description
Hohenbergia nidularioides (also called nidularioid hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem with alternate, ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hohenbergia nidularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hohenbergia nidularioides is yellow with purple anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hohenbergia nidularioides is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hohenbergia nidularioides
Hohenbergia nidularioides is native to Mexico.
Hohenbergia nidularioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia nidularioides?
Hohenbergia nidularioides
What is the common name of Hohenbergia nidularioides?
Nidularioid Hohenbergia
What type of plant is Hohenbergia nidularioides?
Herbaceous perennial
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:77221301-1: 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].