Hedyosmum colombianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombianum
ID:
1237906
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 3: 436 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237244
Common Names
- Hedyosmum Colombianum
- Colombian False Daisy
- Crown of Gold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedyosmum colombianum (also called Colombian Hedyosmum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyosmum colombianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyosmum colombianum is white with yellow centers and has four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedyosmum colombianum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hedyosmum colombianum
Hedyosmum colombianum is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.
Hedyosmum colombianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum colombianum?
Hedyosmum colombianum
What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum colombianum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the conservation status of Hedyosmum colombianum?
Least Concern
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50093537: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.