Hemipilia calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1556824
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Y.Tang & H.Peng
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
BioMed Centr. Evol. Biol. 15(96): 28. 2015 [26 May 2015]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035614
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Hemipilia calcicola (also called Calcium-loving Hemipilia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to China. It has small, leathery leaves and pink-white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes, and in coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Hemipilia calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemipilia calcicola has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single long stem with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemipilia calcicola is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Hemipilia calcicola
Hemipilia calcicola is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Hemipilia calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemipilia calcicola?
Hemipilia calcicola
What is the common name of Hemipilia calcicola?
Calcium-loving Hemipilia
What is the natural habitat of Hemipilia calcicola?
Hemipilia calcicola is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Hemipilia genus
Hemipilia discolor, Hemipilia mixta, Hemipilia calophylla, Hemipilia cordifolia, Hemipilia crassicalcarata, Hemipilia flabellata, Hemipilia forrestii, Hemipilia henryi, Hemipilia kwangsiensis, Hemipilia limprichtii, Hemipilia yunnanensis, Hemipilia purpureopunctata, Hemipilia galeata, Hemipilia calcicola,
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,