Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) J.R.Abbott & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(3)-39: 4 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342949
Common Names
- Buxifolia Hebecarpa
- Hebecarpa buxifolia
- Hebecarpa buxifolia
Uses & Benefits
Hebecarpa buxifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hebecarpa buxifolia has yellow flowers with red centers and is a member of the mint family. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems with large, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hebecarpa buxifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Hebecarpa buxifolia
Hebecarpa buxifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Hebecarpa buxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hebecarpa buxifolia?
Hebecarpa buxifolia
What is the common name of Hebecarpa buxifolia?
Buxifolia Hebecarpa
What is the natural habitat of Hebecarpa buxifolia?
It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Hebecarpa genus
Hebecarpa barbeyana,
Hebecarpa macradenia,
Hebecarpa obscura,
Hebecarpa ovatifolia,
Hebecarpa palmeri,
Hebecarpa rectipilis,
Hebecarpa rossychaveziae,
Hebecarpa americana,
Hebecarpa buxifolia,
Hebecarpa caracasana,
Hebecarpa costaricensis,
Hebecarpa hebantha,
Hebecarpa myrtilloides,
Hebecarpa platycarpa,
Hebecarpa punctata,
Hebecarpa rivinifolia,
Hebecarpa robinsonii,
Hebecarpa tehuacana,
Hebecarpa velutina,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,