Hylaeaicum tarapotoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarapotoense
ID:
1546789
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rauh) Leme, Zizka & Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 499: 49 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027419
Common Names
- Hylaeaicum tarapotoense
- Tarapotoense's Hylaeaicum
- Tarapotoense Hylaeaicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hylaeaicum tarapotoense (also called Tarapoto 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 tarapotoense 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 tarapotoense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hylaeaicum tarapotoense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Hylaeaicum tarapotoense
Hylaeaicum tarapotoense is native to Peru.
Hylaeaicum tarapotoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylaeaicum tarapotoense?
Hylaeaicum tarapotoense
What is the common name of Hylaeaicum tarapotoense?
Hylaeaicum tarapotoense
What is the family of Hylaeaicum tarapotoense?
Acanthaceae
Species in the Hylaeaicum genus
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:77218485-1: 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].