Acranthera hoangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoangii
ID:
1516076
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hareesh & T.A.Le
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Webbia 74(1): 57. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003066
Common Names
- Acranthera hoangii
- Hoang's Acranthera
- Hoang Acranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acranthera hoangii (also called Hoang's Acranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South East Asia. It is an herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has ovate to elliptic leaves with white spots and pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acranthera hoangii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acranthera hoangii is white and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Acranthera hoangii can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Acranthera hoangii
Acranthera hoangii is native to Vietnam and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Acranthera hoangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acranthera hoangii?
Acranthera hoangii
What is the natural habitat of Acranthera hoangii?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Acranthera hoangii?
Hoangii Acranthera
Species in the Acranthera genus
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,