Helmholtzia glaberrima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
440215
Status:
valid
Authors:
Caruel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. [A.DC. & C.DC.] 3: 6. 1881 [Jun 1881]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439547
Common Names
- Helmholtzia glaberrima
- Smooth Helmholtzia
- Smooth Catchfly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helmholtzia glaberrima (also called Glabrous helmholtzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with large, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is commonly found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Helmholtzia glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helmholtzia glaberrima is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Helmholtzia glaberrima can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is best done in the spring as the plant comes into growth. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Helmholtzia glaberrima
Helmholtzia glaberrima can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Helmholtzia glaberrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helmholtzia glaberrima?
Helmholtzia glaberrima
What is the common name of Helmholtzia glaberrima?
Smooth Helmholtzia
Where is Helmholtzia glaberrima found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Helmholtzia genus
Species in the Philydraceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248698: Based on the initial data import
Théodore Caruel (1830-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caruel' in the authors string.