Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Irid. Gen. : 91 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782737
Common Names
- Hesperantha Acuta
- Hesperantha Fibrosa
- Hesperantha Hautala
Description
Hesperantha acuta (also called Acute Hesperantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It is a woody, evergreen vine that grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperantha acuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hesperantha acuta sub. acuta
Hesperantha acuta sub. tugwelliae (R.C.Foster) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hesperantha acuta is yellow with a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperantha acuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Hesperantha acuta
Hesperantha acuta can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Hesperantha acuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperantha acuta?
Hesperantha acuta
What is the common name of Hesperantha acuta?
Sharp Hesperantha
What is the natural habitat of Hesperantha acuta?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Hesperantha genus
Hesperantha acuta,
Hesperantha alborosea,
Hesperantha bachmannii,
Hesperantha ballii,
Hesperantha baurii,
Hesperantha brevicaulis,
Hesperantha brevifolia,
Hesperantha bulbifera,
Hesperantha candida,
Hesperantha cedarmontana,
Hesperantha ciliolata,
Hesperantha coccinea,
Hesperantha crocopsis,
Hesperantha cucullata,
Hesperantha curvula,
Hesperantha elsiae,
Hesperantha erecta,
Hesperantha falcata,
Hesperantha fibrosa,
Hesperantha flava,
Hesperantha flexuosa,
Hesperantha glareosa,
Hesperantha gracilis,
Hesperantha grandiflora,
Hesperantha hantamensis,
Hesperantha humilis,
Hesperantha hutchingsiae,
Hesperantha huttonii,
Hesperantha hygrophila,
Hesperantha ingeliensis,
Hesperantha juncifolia,
Hesperantha karooica,
Hesperantha lactea,
Hesperantha latifolia,
Hesperantha leucantha,
Hesperantha longicollis,
Hesperantha longituba,
Hesperantha luticola,
Hesperantha marlothii,
Hesperantha minima,
Hesperantha modesta,
Hesperantha montigena,
Hesperantha muirii,
Hesperantha namaquana,
Hesperantha oligantha,
Hesperantha pallescens,
Hesperantha pauciflora,
Hesperantha petitiana,
Hesperantha pilosa,
Hesperantha pseudopilosa,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,