Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cacuminum
ID:
445684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 74 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445016

Common Names

  • Hypolytrum Cacuminum
  • Cacuminum Hypolytrum
  • Cacuminum Hypolytrum Plant

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Description

Hypolytrum cacuminum (also called Cacuminate Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, ovate, and glabrous leaves. It is native to South America and is found in shallow waters, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum cacuminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypolytrum cacuminum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum cacuminum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hypolytrum cacuminum

Hypolytrum cacuminum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Hypolytrum cacuminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum cacuminum?

Hypolytrum cacuminum

What is the common name of Hypolytrum cacuminum?

Cacuminum Hypolytrum

Where is Hypolytrum cacuminum found?

Hypolytrum cacuminum is found in South America

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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308877-1: 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].