Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
216672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 2: 65 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216001

Common Names

  • Hylophila rubra
  • Rubra Ant Plant
  • Red Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dicerostylis rubra (Ames) Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Hylophila rubra (also called the red 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 rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylophila rubra 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 rubra is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hylophila rubra

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

Hylophila rubra FAQ

What is the common name of Hylophila rubra?

Red Fern

What type of soil does Hylophila rubra prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hylophila rubra 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-101139: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.