Hymenandra calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1260142
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Furtado) B.C.Stone
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 43: 9 (1991 publ. 1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259480
Common Names
- Calcicola Hymenandra
- Hymenandra Calcicola
- Calcicola
Searching for Hymenandra calcicola? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenandra calcicola (also called Calcicole Hymenandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, typically reaching heights of 1-3 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenandra calcicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenandra calcicola is a white, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Searching for Hymenandra calcicola? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenandra calcicola can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hymenandra calcicola
Hymenandra calcicola is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Hymenandra calcicola FAQ
What are the common names of Hymenandra calcicola?
Common names of Hymenandra calcicola include Calcicola Hymenandra and Calcicola Tree Tobacco.
What is the native range of Hymenandra calcicola?
Hymenandra calcicola is native to Central America.
What is the habitat of Hymenandra calcicola?
Hymenandra calcicola typically grows in wet, tropical forests.
Species in the Hymenandra genus
Hymenandra beamanii, Hymenandra diamphidia, Hymenandra lilacina, Hymenandra narayanaswamii, Hymenandra pittieri, Hymenandra rosea, Hymenandra wallichii, Hymenandra stenophylla, Hymenandra calycosa, Hymenandra sordida, Hymenandra squamata, Hymenandra callejasii, Hymenandra acutissima, Hymenandra crosbyi, Hymenandra calcicola, Hymenandra iteophylla,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963484-1: Based on the initial data import