Synostemon hubbardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hubbardii
ID:
1334809
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) I.Telford & Pruesapan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 29(3): 227. 2016 [29 Nov 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347263
Common Names
- Synostemon hubbardii
- Hubbardii Synostemon
- H. Synostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Synostemon hubbardii (also called Hubbard's Synostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a white center and yellow-green petals.
Uses & Benefits
Synostemon hubbardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synostemon hubbardii has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Synostemon hubbardii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Synostemon hubbardii
Synostemon hubbardii can be found in Mexico.
Synostemon hubbardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synostemon hubbardii?
Synostemon hubbardii
What is the common name of Synostemon hubbardii?
Synostemon hubbardii
What is the family of Synostemon hubbardii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Synostemon genus
Synostemon albiflorus, Synostemon bacciformis, Synostemon glaucus, Synostemon hirtellus, Synostemon ramosissimus, Synostemon rigens, Synostemon sphenophyllus, Synostemon trachyspermus, Synostemon podenzanae, Synostemon spinosus, Synostemon hamersleyensis, Synostemon aphyllus, Synostemon hubbardii, Synostemon lissocarpus, Synostemon rhytidospermus, Synostemon salignus, Synostemon umbrosus, Synostemon judithae,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Ian R.H. Telford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Telford' in the authors string.
Kanchana Pruesapan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruesapan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159026-1: Based on the initial data import