Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
alboviride
ID:
216437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 21 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215766

Common Names

  • Hydnophytum alboviride
  • White-green Hydnophytum
  • White-green-leaved Hydnophytum

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Synonyms

  • Hydnophytum crassicaule P.Royen [valid]
  • Hydnophytum vaccinifolium P.Royen [valid]

Description

Hydnophytum alboviride (also called White-green Hydnophytum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers with five petals and linear leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnophytum alboviride is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydnophytum alboviride has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnophytum alboviride is an evergreen epiphytic plant native to tropical Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hydnophytum alboviride

Hydnophytum alboviride is found in the Philippines.

Hydnophytum alboviride FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnophytum alboviride?

Hydnophytum alboviride

What is the common name of Hydnophytum alboviride?

White-green Hydnophytum

What is the natural habitat of Hydnophytum alboviride?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Hydnophytum genus

Hydnophytum albertisii, Hydnophytum alboviride, Hydnophytum angustifolium, Hydnophytum archboldianum, Hydnophytum borneanum, Hydnophytum bracteatum, Hydnophytum buxifolium, Hydnophytum confertifolium, Hydnophytum cordifolium, Hydnophytum decipiens, Hydnophytum ellipticum, Hydnophytum formicarum, Hydnophytum grandiflorum, Hydnophytum grandifolium, Hydnophytum hellwigii, Hydnophytum heterophyllum, Hydnophytum lanceolatum, Hydnophytum lauterbachii, Hydnophytum linearifolium, Hydnophytum longiflorum, Hydnophytum lucidulum, Hydnophytum magnifolium, Hydnophytum microphyllum, Hydnophytum moseleyanum, Hydnophytum myrtifolium, Hydnophytum ovatum, Hydnophytum petiolatum, Hydnophytum radicans, Hydnophytum ramispinum, Hydnophytum spathulatum, Hydnophytum stenophyllum, Hydnophytum subsessile, Hydnophytum tetrapterum, Hydnophytum tortuosum, Hydnophytum virgatum, Hydnophytum vitis-idaea, Hydnophytum zippelianum, Hydnophytum ferrugineum, Hydnophytum caminiferum, Hydnophytum puffii, Hydnophytum hailans, Hydnophytum reevii, Hydnophytum magnirubrum, Hydnophytum dentrecastense, Hydnophytum trichomanes, Hydnophytum multituberosum, Hydnophytum dauloense, Hydnophytum mayuense, Hydnophytum pauper, Hydnophytum morotaiense,

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:753417-1: Based on the initial data import