Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Alonso
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 18: 270 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397261
Common Names
- Hydra Phragmotheca
- Phragmotheca hydra
- Hydra Phragmotheca
Description
Phragmotheca hydra (also called Hydra Phragmotheca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmotheca hydra is used in traditional medicine for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phragmotheca hydra are pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phragmotheca hydra is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Phragmotheca hydra
Phragmotheca hydra is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Phragmotheca hydra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmotheca hydra?
Phragmotheca hydra
What is the family of Phragmotheca hydra?
Orchidaceae
Where is Phragmotheca hydra found?
Tanzania
Species in the Phragmotheca genus
Phragmotheca rubriflora,
Phragmotheca lemniscata,
Phragmotheca hydra,
Phragmotheca sidereotricha,
Phragmotheca siderosa,
Phragmotheca leucoflora,
Phragmotheca mammosa,
Phragmotheca ecuadorensis,
Phragmotheca fuchsii,
Phragmotheca amazonica,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,