Hydnophytum moseleyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moseleyanum
ID:
216508
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Malesia 2: 125 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215837
Common Names
- Hydnophytum moseleyanum
- Moseley's Ant Plant
- Ant Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hydnophytum agatifolium Valeton [valid]
- Hydnophytum brachycladum Merr. [valid]
- Hydnophytum brassii S.Moore [valid]
- Hydnophytum camporum S.Moore [valid]
- Hydnophytum capitatum Valeton [valid]
- Hydnophytum crassifolium Becc. [valid]
- Hydnophytum cuneatum Valeton [valid]
- Hydnophytum forbesii Hook.f. [valid]
- Hydnophytum laurifolium Warb. [valid]
- Hydnophytum longistylum Becc. [valid]
- Hydnophytum loranthifolium Becc. [valid]
- Hydnophytum macrophyllum Warb. [valid]
- Hydnophytum mindanaense Elmer [valid]
- Hydnophytum montanum Scheff. [unknown]
- Hydnophytum oblongum Becc. [valid]
- Hydnophytum papuanum Becc. [valid]
- Hydnophytum philippinense Becc. [valid]
- Hydnophytum robustum Rechinger [valid]
- Hydnophytum stewartii Fosberg [valid]
- Hydnophytum subfalcifolium Valeton [valid]
- Hydnophytum subrotundum Valeton [valid]
- Lasiostoma loranthifolium Benth. [valid]
- Lasiostoma oblongum Benth. [valid]
- Hydnophytum moseleyanum teysmannii Becc. [valid]
Description
Hydnophytum moseleyanum (also called Moseley's Ant Plant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is a small, shrubby plant with thick, succulent stems and glossy, ovate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests, often on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Hydnophytum moseleyanum 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 moseleyanum has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and seedlings that are green and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydnophytum moseleyanum is a tropical epiphyte native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and bark chips.
Where to Find Hydnophytum moseleyanum
Hydnophytum moseleyanum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in lowland forests.
Hydnophytum moseleyanum FAQ
What is the common name of Hydnophytum moseleyanum?
Moseley's Hydnophytum
What is the natural habitat of Hydnophytum moseleyanum?
It is found in tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
What is the size of Hydnophytum moseleyanum?
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
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:753483-1: Based on the initial data import