Status:
valid
Authors:
Solms
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 485 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295544
Description
Hedyosmum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Hedyosmum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small white flowers and is native to South America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyosmum angustifolium has been used as a soil stabilizer, for ornamental purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedyosmum angustifolium has small yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedyosmum angustifolium is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hedyosmum angustifolium
Hedyosmum angustifolium can be found in Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Hedyosmum genus
Hedyosmum arborescens,
Hedyosmum bonplandianum,
Hedyosmum brasiliense,
Hedyosmum brenesii,
Hedyosmum costaricense,
Hedyosmum crenatum,
Hedyosmum gentryi,
Hedyosmum goudotianum,
Hedyosmum intermedium,
Hedyosmum mexicanum,
Hedyosmum neblinae,
Hedyosmum parvifolium,
Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda,
Hedyosmum racemosum,
Hedyosmum scaberrimum,
Hedyosmum tepuiense,
Hedyosmum translucidum,
Hedyosmum colombianum,
Hedyosmum dombeyanum,
Hedyosmum domingense,
Hedyosmum maximum,
Hedyosmum parvifolium,
Hedyosmum scabrum,
Hedyosmum huascari,
Hedyosmum lechleri,
Hedyosmum burgerianum,
Hedyosmum correanum,
Hedyosmum orientale,
Hedyosmum grisebachii,
Hedyosmum subintegrum,
Hedyosmum nutans,
Hedyosmum sprucei,
Hedyosmum anisodorum,
Hedyosmum spectabile,
Hedyosmum angustifolium,
Hedyosmum cumbalense,
Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum,
Hedyosmum luteynii,
Hedyosmum peruvianum,
Hedyosmum steinii,
Hedyosmum strigosum,
Hedyosmum pungens,
Hedyosmum purpurascens,
Hedyosmum uniflorum,
Hedyosmum narinoense,
Species in the Chloranthaceae family
Ascarina coursii,
Ascarina diffusa,
Ascarina lucida,
Ascarina maheshwarii,
Ascarina marquesensis,
Ascarina philippinensis,
Ascarina polystachya,
Ascarina rubricaulis,
Ascarina solmsiana,
Ascarina subfalcata,
Ascarina subsessilis,
Ascarina swamyana,
Chloranthus angustifolius,
Chloranthus anhuiensis,
Chloranthus elatior,
Chloranthus fortunei,
Chloranthus henryi,
Chloranthus holostegius,
Chloranthus multistachys,
Chloranthus nervosus,
Chloranthus oldhamii,
Chloranthus quadrifolius,
Chloranthus serratus,
Chloranthus sessilifolius,
Chloranthus spicatus,
Chloranthus tianmushanensis,
Hedyosmum arborescens,
Hedyosmum bonplandianum,
Hedyosmum brasiliense,
Hedyosmum brenesii,
Hedyosmum costaricense,
Hedyosmum crenatum,
Hedyosmum gentryi,
Hedyosmum goudotianum,
Hedyosmum intermedium,
Hedyosmum mexicanum,
Hedyosmum neblinae,
Hedyosmum parvifolium,
Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda,
Hedyosmum racemosum,
Hedyosmum scaberrimum,
Hedyosmum tepuiense,
Hedyosmum translucidum,
Hedyosmum colombianum,
Hedyosmum dombeyanum,
Hedyosmum domingense,
Hedyosmum maximum,
Hedyosmum parvifolium,
Hedyosmum scabrum,
Hedyosmum huascari,