Status:
valid
Authors:
(Albov) L.J.Gillespie & Soreng
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 60: 612 (2022 publ. 2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030208
Common Names
- Hyalopodium colchicum
- Colchicum Hyalopodium
- Hyalopodium
Description
Hyalopodium colchicum (also called the Colchian Hyalopodium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub, with a height of up to 1 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is native to Brazil and Colombia.
Uses & Benefits
Hyalopodium colchicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyalopodium colchicum is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved pistil. The seed of Hyalopodium colchicum is a small, dark brown seed with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings of Hyalopodium colchicum are small, dark green plants with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyalopodium colchicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Hyalopodium colchicum
Hyalopodium colchicum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Hyalopodium colchicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyalopodium colchicum?
Hyalopodium colchicum
What is the common name of Hyalopodium colchicum?
Hyalopodium
What is the natural habitat of Hyalopodium colchicum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Hyalopodium genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77248637-1: 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].