Heteropterys colombiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
1285181
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 99 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284519
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Heteropterys colombiana (also called 'Colombian Heteropterys', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a sprawling habit, with stems up to 30 cm long. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white. It is found in moist forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys colombiana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteropterys colombiana is small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys colombiana can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Heteropterys colombiana
Heteropterys colombiana can be found in the tropical regions of Colombia.
Heteropterys colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys colombiana?
Heteropterys colombiana
What is the common name of Heteropterys colombiana?
Colombian Heteropterys
Where is Heteropterys colombiana native to?
Colombia
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447665-2: Based on the initial data import