Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
buxifolium
ID:
216451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 22 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215780

Common Names

  • Buxifolium Hydnophytum
  • Buxifolium Ant Plant
  • Buxifolium Ants Plant

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Description

Hydnophytum buxifolium (also called 'Box-leaved Ant Plant', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnophytum buxifolium 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 buxifolium 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 buxifolium 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 buxifolium

Hydnophytum buxifolium is native to the Philippines.

Hydnophytum buxifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnophytum buxifolium?

Hydnophytum buxifolium

What is the common name of Hydnophytum buxifolium?

Buxifolium Ant Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hydnophytum buxifolium?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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:753430-1: Based on the initial data import