Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
982477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 133 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981815

Common Names

  • Hesperozygis Spathulata
  • Spathulate Hesperozygis
  • Spathulate Orchid

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Description

Hesperozygis spathulata (also called Spathulate Hesperozygis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperozygis spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperozygis spathulata is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperozygis spathulata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hesperozygis spathulata

Hesperozygis spathulata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

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-98660: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.