Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 84 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295518
Description
Hedyosmum nutans (also called Nodding 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 nutans has been used as a soil stabilizer, for ornamental purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyosmum nutans is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Hedyosmum nutans can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hedyosmum nutans
Hedyosmum nutans 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,