Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
inaequale
ID:
875108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 773 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874443

Common Names

  • Inequale Clematis
  • Holcolemma inaequale
  • Inequale Holcolemma

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Description

Holcolemma inaequale (also called Unequal Holcolemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Holcolemma inaequale is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holcolemma inaequale has small, white flowers with long, narrow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holcolemma inaequale is an evergreen perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Holcolemma inaequale

Holcolemma inaequale is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Holcolemma inaequale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holcolemma inaequale?

Holcolemma inaequale

What type of plant is Holcolemma inaequale?

Grass

Where is Holcolemma inaequale native to?

India

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404965-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].