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valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076380
Common Names
- Wydler's Heteropterys
- Heteropterys wydleriana
- Heteropterys wydleriana var. wydleriana
Description
Heteropterys wydleriana (also called Wydler's Heteropterys, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys wydleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropterys wydleriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys wydleriana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Heteropterys wydleriana
Heteropterys wydleriana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.
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,