Homalanthus schlechteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
983683
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, V: 52 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983021
Common Names
- Homalanthus schlechteri
- Schlechter's Bleeding-Heart
- Schlechteri Bleeding-Heart
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Homalanthus schlechteri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalanthus schlechteri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval leaves.
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Homalanthus schlechteri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 metres. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.
Where to Find Homalanthus schlechteri
Homalanthus schlechteri is native to New Guinea.
Species in the Homalanthus genus
Homalanthus acuminatus, Homalanthus arfakiensis, Homalanthus caloneurus, Homalanthus ebracteatua, Homalanthus fastuosus, Homalanthus giganteus, Homalanthus grandifolius, Homalanthus longipes, Homalanthus longistylus, Homalanthus macradenius, Homalanthus nervosus, Homalanthus novoguineensis, Homalanthus nutans, Homalanthus polyadenius, Homalanthus polyandrus, Homalanthus populifolius, Homalanthus populneus, Homalanthus remotus, Homalanthus repandus, Homalanthus schlechteri, Homalanthus stillingifolius, Homalanthus stokesii, Homalanthus trivalvis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99866: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.