Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
myrmecophilum
ID:
1546783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ule) Leme & Forzza

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 499: 48 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027414

Common Names

  • Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum
  • Myrmecophilum's Hylaeaicum
  • Myrmecophilum Hylaeaicum

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Description

Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum (also called myrmecophilous hylaea, 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

Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum 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 Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum is yellow with purple anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum 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 Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum

Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum is native to Mexico.

Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum?

Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum

What is the common name of Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum?

Myrmecophilous Hylaeaicum

What type of plant is Hylaeaicum myrmecophilum?

Herbaceous perennial

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:77218479-1: 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].