Hemiandra coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.H.Sarg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65: 175 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981240
Common Names
- Hemiandra coccinea
- Coccinea Hemiandra
- Scarlet Hemiandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemiandra coccinea (also called 'Scarlet Hemiandra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species with red, tubular flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Australia, and is usually found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiandra coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemiandra coccinea is a small, red, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemiandra coccinea is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hemiandra coccinea
Hemiandra coccinea is native to the tropical forests of Australia.
Species in the Hemiandra genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98090: Based on the initial data import
Oswald Hewlett Sargent (1880-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.H.Sarg.' in the authors string.