Status:
valid
Authors:
Harley & Antar
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 308(1): 98 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319115
Common Names
- Hyptidendron albidum
- Albidum Hyptidendron
- Hyptidendron Albidum
Description
Hyptidendron albidum (also called White Hyptidendron, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptidendron albidum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyptidendron albidum has white flowers with yellowish-greenish sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyptidendron albidum is a small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Hyptidendron albidum
Hyptidendron albidum is found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.
Hyptidendron albidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptidendron albidum?
Hyptidendron albidum
What is the common name of Hyptidendron albidum?
White Hyptidendron
What is the natural habitat of Hyptidendron albidum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Hyptidendron genus
Hyptidendron amethystoides,
Hyptidendron arboreum,
Hyptidendron arbusculum,
Hyptidendron asperrimum,
Hyptidendron canum,
Hyptidendron caudatum,
Hyptidendron claussenii,
Hyptidendron conspersum,
Hyptidendron dictiocalyx,
Hyptidendron glutinosum,
Hyptidendron leucophyllum,
Hyptidendron rhabdocalyx,
Hyptidendron rondonicum,
Hyptidendron unilaterale,
Hyptidendron vauthieri,
Hyptidendron vepretorum,
Hyptidendron albidum,
Hyptidendron eximium,
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,