Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
1415566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Mey.) Sennikov & Kurtto

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 40 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428031

Common Names

  • Hedlundia pulchra
  • Pulchra Hedlundia
  • Hedlundia Hedlundia

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Description

Hedlundia pulchra (also called 'Beautiful Hedlundia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. Its native regions include the Himalayas, India, and Nepal. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedlundia pulchra is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedlundia pulchra has white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedlundia pulchra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Hedlundia pulchra

Hedlundia pulchra can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Hedlundia pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedlundia pulchra?

Hedlundia pulchra

What type of plant is Hedlundia pulchra?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Hedlundia pulchra?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Hedlundia genus

Hedlundia abscondita, Hedlundia anglica, Hedlundia arranensis, Hedlundia austriaca, Hedlundia borbasii, Hedlundia bosniaca, Hedlundia buekkensis, Hedlundia cuneifolia, Hedlundia gauckleri, Hedlundia harziana, Hedlundia hazslinszkyana, Hedlundia hohenesteri, Hedlundia hornadensis, Hedlundia hybrida, Hedlundia lancifolia, Hedlundia legrei, Hedlundia leyana, Hedlundia lonetalensis, Hedlundia meinichii, Hedlundia minima, Hedlundia motleyi, Hedlundia mougeotii, Hedlundia neopinnatifida, Hedlundia pauca, Hedlundia pekarovae, Hedlundia pseudomeinichii, Hedlundia pseudothuringiaca, Hedlundia pulchra, Hedlundia roopiana, Hedlundia scannelliana, Hedlundia scepusiensis, Hedlundia schwarziana, Hedlundia semipinnata, Hedlundia sognensis, Hedlundia subarranensis, Hedlundia subpinnata, Hedlundia subsimilis, Hedlundia teodori, Hedlundia thuringiaca, Hedlundia velebitica,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.
Norbert Meyer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Mey.' in the authors string.