Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nemorum
ID:
445896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 13 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445228

Common Names

  • Hypolytrum nemorum
  • Woodland Hypolytrum
  • Forest Hypolytrum

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Synonyms

  • Hypaelyptum nemorum (Vahl) P.Beauv. [unknown]

Description

Hypolytrum nemorum (also called Woodland Frogfruit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum nemorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypolytrum nemorum sub. fuscorubens (T.Koyama) T.Koyama
Hypolytrum nemorum sub. nemorum
Hypolytrum nemorum var. proliferum (Boeckeler) J.Kern
Hypolytrum nemorum sub. vitiense (C.B.Clarke) T.Koyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolytrum nemorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum nemorum is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial native to South America. It is easily propagated from seeds or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape.

Where to Find Hypolytrum nemorum

Hypolytrum nemorum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Hypolytrum nemorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum nemorum?

Hypolytrum nemorum

What is the common name of Hypolytrum nemorum?

Woodland Hypolytrum

What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum nemorum?

It is native to tropical Africa

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73918-3: 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].