Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
polystachya
ID:
444294

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249434: Based on the initial data import
August Adriaan Pulle (1878-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulle' in the authors string.
Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.