Homaliodendron crassinervium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassinervium
ID:
1195081
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thér.
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Recueil Publ. Soc. Havraise Études Diverses 1919: 39. 2 f. 2 1919
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194419
Common Names
- Homaliodendron crassinervium
- Homaliodendron Crassinervium
- Homaliodendron crassinervium plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homaliodendron crassinervium (also called Thick-veined Homaliodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with small, oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Homaliodendron crassinervium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homaliodendron crassinervium is a small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved style. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homaliodendron crassinervium can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Homaliodendron crassinervium
Homaliodendron crassinervium can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
Species in the Homaliodendron genus
Homaliodendron fruticosum, Homaliodendron pulchrum, Homaliodendron spinosum, Homaliodendron crassinervium, Homaliodendron dentatum, Homaliodendron erosifolium, Homaliodendron flabellatum, Homaliodendron gracile, Homaliodendron intermedium, Homaliodendron montagneanum, Homaliodendron opacum, Homaliodendron papillosum, Homaliodendron paquei, Homaliodendron pinnatelloides, Homaliodendron punctulatum, Homaliodendron rectifolium, Homaliodendron stracheyanum, Homaliodendron undulatum,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
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References
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182284: Based on data supplied by Bryonames