Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nervosus
ID:
983661

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 792 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982999

Common Names

  • Homalanthus nervosus
  • Nerve-Leaved Bleeding-Heart
  • Nervosus Bleeding-Heart

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Description

Homalanthus nervosus (also called nervous Homalanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas. It has a woody stem, long leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Homalanthus nervosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalanthus nervosus has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalanthus nervosus is a small, evergreen, perennial plant. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Homalanthus nervosus

Homalanthus nervosus is native to Australia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References