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
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.
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 Hylophila genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,