Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pulle) Jonker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 4: 175 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443626
Common Names
- Hylaeanthe polystachya
- Many-flowered Hylaeanthe
- Hylaeanthe
Synonyms
- Myrosma polystachya Pulle [unknown]
Description
Hylaeanthe polystachya (also called 'Many-spiked Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hylaeanthe polystachya is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hylaeanthe polystachya has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hylaeanthe polystachya 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 moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.
Where to Find Hylaeanthe polystachya
Hylaeanthe polystachya is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.
Hylaeanthe polystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylaeanthe polystachya?
Hylaeanthe polystachya
What are the common names of Hylaeanthe polystachya?
Many-flowered hylaeanthe
What is the natural habitat of Hylaeanthe polystachya?
It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers
Species in the Hylaeanthe genus
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,