Status:
valid
Authors:
Mennega
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 88: 436 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257682
Common Names
- Hylenaea unguiculata
- Clawed Hylenaea
- Clawed Hylenaea
Description
Hylenaea unguiculata (also called Claw-leaved Hylenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hylenaea unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hylenaea unguiculata is small, yellow-green in color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hylenaea unguiculata can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It needs to be protected from strong winds and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Hylenaea unguiculata
Hylenaea unguiculata is native to tropical Africa.
Hylenaea unguiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylenaea unguiculata?
Hylenaea unguiculata
What is the common name of Hylenaea unguiculata?
Climbing hylena
What type of plant is Hylenaea unguiculata?
Vine
Species in the Hylenaea genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,