Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
magnifolium
ID:
216500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 15 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215829

Common Names

  • Hydnophytum magnifolium
  • Magnificent-Leaf Ant Plant
  • Ant Plant

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Description

Hydnophytum magnifolium (also called 'Magnificent 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 magnifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydnophytum magnifolium has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnophytum magnifolium is a tropical epiphytic plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, which should be taken from the stem tips. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. The plants can also be grown in a terrarium or in hanging baskets.

Where to Find Hydnophytum magnifolium

Hydnophytum magnifolium is native to New Guinea and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Hydnophytum magnifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Hydnophytum magnifolium?

Magnificent-leaved Hydnophytum

What is the natural habitat of Hydnophytum magnifolium?

It is found in tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

What is the size of Hydnophytum magnifolium?

It is a small epiphytic plant with stems up to 10 cm long.

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:753475-1: Based on the initial data import