Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
982905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. ex DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 561 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982243

Common Names

  • Hexasepalum angustifolium
  • Narrow-leaved Hexasepalum
  • Angustifolium Hexasepalum

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Description

Hexasepalum angustifolium (also called Narrow-Leaved Hexasepalum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a woody stem and a dense crown of lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hexasepalum angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexasepalum angustifolium has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexasepalum angustifolium is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained soil with a neutral pH. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated through seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.

Where to Find Hexasepalum angustifolium

Hexasepalum angustifolium can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Bolivia to Brazil.

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:753054-1: Based on the initial data import