Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
glaber
ID:
216713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 47: 14 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216042

Common Names

  • Hymenocoleus glaber
  • Smooth Hymenocoleus
  • Hymenocoleus Glaber

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Description

Hymenocoleus glaber (also called Glabrous Hymenocoleus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocoleus glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocoleus glaber is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocoleus glaber can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Hymenocoleus glaber

Hymenocoleus glaber can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Hymenocoleus glaber FAQ

What is the common name of Hymenocoleus glaber?

Smooth Fern

What type of soil does Hymenocoleus glaber prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hymenocoleus glaber need?

Bright, indirect light

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101180: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.