Status:
valid
Authors:
Ackerman & Whitten
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(1): 13 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318386
Common Names
- Hamilton's Waterberry
- Hamilton's Syzygium
- Hamilton's Water Apple
Description
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana (also called 'Hamilton's Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana is a white or cream-colored, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and leaves that are oval-shaped with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to about 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium, such as a mixture of sand and peat moss, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a medium of sand and peat moss. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana?
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What type of soil does Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana prefer?
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the best way to propagate Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana?
Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Species in the Basiphyllaea genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,