Holoregmia viscida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscida
ID:
724966
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Flora 4: 300 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724299
Common Names
- Holoregmia viscida
- Viscida Holoregmia
- Viscid Holoregmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Holoregmia viscida (also called 'Viscid Holoregmia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Holoregmia viscida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Holoregmia viscida is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Holoregmia viscida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.
Where to Find Holoregmia viscida
Holoregmia viscida is native to Mexico.
Holoregmia viscida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holoregmia viscida?
Holoregmia viscida
What is the common name of Holoregmia viscida?
Viscid Holoregmia
What is the natural habitat of Holoregmia viscida?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Holoregmia genus
Species in the Martyniaceae family
Craniolaria annua, Craniolaria integrifolia, Holoregmia viscida, Ibicella lutea, Ibicella parodii, Martynia annua, Martynia palmeri, Proboscidea louisianica, Proboscidea althaeifolia, Proboscidea louisiana, Proboscidea parviflora, Proboscidea sabulosa, Proboscidea spicata, Proboscidea triloba, Proboscidea diversifolia,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327210-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].