Hyptidendron rondonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rondonicum
ID:
217098
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harley) Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98(2): 94 (1988):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216427
Common Names
- Hyptidendron rondonicum
- Rondon Hyptidendron
- Rondon's Hyptidendron
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- Hyptis rondonica Harley [unknown]
Description
Hyptidendron rondonicum (also called 'Rondon Mahogany' and 'Cabralea', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a dense crown, with a crooked trunk and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in tropical dry forests, as well as in wetter areas, such as mangrove forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Hyptidendron rondonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyptidendron rondonicum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyptidendron rondonicum can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hyptidendron rondonicum
Hyptidendron rondonicum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hyptidendron rondonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyptidendron rondonicum?
Hyptidendron rondonicum
What is the family of Hyptidendron rondonicum?
Melastomataceae
What is the common name of Hyptidendron rondonicum?
Rondon Hyptidendron
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101556: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.