Hebecarpa macradenia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macradenia
ID:
1042564
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) J.R.Abbott
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 134 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041902
Common Names
- Hebecarpa macradenia
- Macradenia Hebecarpa
- Macradenia False Agathis
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Hebecarpa macradenia (also called Macradenia Hebecarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1,200–2,400 metres (3,900–7,900 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Hebecarpa macradenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hebecarpa macradenia has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hebecarpa macradenia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hebecarpa macradenia
Hebecarpa macradenia is native to India and can be found in the Eastern Himalayas.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373736: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
J.Richard Abbott (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Abbott' in the authors string.