Hymenostegia viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
1324610
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mackinder & Wieringa
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Blumea58: 13 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337064
Common Names
- Hymenostegia viridiflora
- Viridiflora Hymenostegia
- Viridiflora's Hymenostegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenostegia viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Hymenostegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has opposite, ovate leaves and small, green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostegia viridiflora has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenostegia viridiflora has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenostegia viridiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Hymenostegia viridiflora
Hymenostegia viridiflora can be found in India.
Hymenostegia viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia viridiflora?
Hymenostegia viridiflora
What is the common name of Hymenostegia viridiflora?
Green-Flowered Hymenostegia
What is the natural habitat of Hymenostegia viridiflora?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Hymenostegia genus
Hymenostegia aubrevillei, Hymenostegia bakeriana, Hymenostegia brachyura, Hymenostegia felicis, Hymenostegia floribunda, Hymenostegia gracilipes, Hymenostegia klainei, Hymenostegia mundungu, Hymenostegia neoaubrevillei, Hymenostegia normandii, Hymenostegia pellegrinii, Hymenostegia talbotii, Hymenostegia elegans, Hymenostegia robusta, Hymenostegia viridiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Jan Johannes Wieringa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wieringa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132496-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia viridiflora Mackinder & Wieringa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.