Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amorimii
ID:
445605

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Alves & W.W.Thomas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 124 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444937

Common Names

  • Hypolytrum amorimii
  • Amorimii Hypolytrum
  • Amorimii

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Description

Hypolytrum amorimii (also called Amorim's Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum amorimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolytrum amorimii has small, white flowers and the seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum amorimii is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hypolytrum amorimii

Hypolytrum amorimii is native to tropical Africa. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as along streams, in wet forests, and in wet meadows.

Hypolytrum amorimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum amorimii?

Hypolytrum amorimii

What is the common name of Hypolytrum amorimii?

Amorim's Water-Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum amorimii?

It is found in wetlands, ponds, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Hypolytrum genus

Hypolytrum africanum, Hypolytrum amorimii, Hypolytrum amplum, Hypolytrum angolense, Hypolytrum bahiense, Hypolytrum balakrishnanii, Hypolytrum bullatum, Hypolytrum cacuminum, Hypolytrum capitulatum, Hypolytrum chevalieri, Hypolytrum compactum, Hypolytrum dissitiflorum, Hypolytrum elegans, Hypolytrum espiritosantense, Hypolytrum flavinux, Hypolytrum glaziovii, Hypolytrum glomerulatum, Hypolytrum hainanense, Hypolytrum heteromorphum, Hypolytrum heterophyllum, Hypolytrum humile, Hypolytrum jardimii, Hypolytrum jenmanii, Hypolytrum lancifolium, Hypolytrum laxum, Hypolytrum leptocalamum, Hypolytrum longifolium, Hypolytrum longirostre, Hypolytrum lucennoi, Hypolytrum mauritianum, Hypolytrum nemorum, Hypolytrum nudicaule, Hypolytrum nudum, Hypolytrum ohwianum, Hypolytrum pallidiceps, Hypolytrum paraense, Hypolytrum paucistrobiliferum, Hypolytrum poecilolepis, Hypolytrum polystachyum, Hypolytrum pulchrum, Hypolytrum purpurascens, Hypolytrum pynaertii, Hypolytrum rigens, Hypolytrum scaberrimum, Hypolytrum schnellianum, Hypolytrum schraderianum, Hypolytrum secans, Hypolytrum senegalense, Hypolytrum sphaerostachyum, Hypolytrum spongiosum,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324177-2: 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].