Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
216668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 490. 1840

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215997

Common Names

  • Hylophila mollis
  • Mollis Ant Plant
  • Soft Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hylophila gracilis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Hylophila orientalis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Hylophila mollis (also called the soft hylophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hylophila mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylophila mollis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylophila mollis is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Hylophila mollis

Hylophila mollis can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Hylophila mollis FAQ

What is the common name of Hylophila mollis?

Soft Fern

What type of soil does Hylophila mollis prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hylophila mollis need?

Bright, indirect light

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101135: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77306827-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.