Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
floribundum
ID:
216763

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 404 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216092

Common Names

  • Hymenodictyon floribundum
  • Floribundum Hymenodictyon
  • Floribundum Hymenodictyon

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Synonyms

  • Hymenodictyon kurria Hochst. [illegitimate]
  • Kurria floribunda Hochst. & Steud. [valid]
  • Hymenodictyon kurria elongatum Hochst. [valid]
  • Hymenodictyon kurria bequaertii De Wild. [valid]
  • Hymenodictyon kurria claessensii De Wild. [valid]
  • Hymenodictyon kurria tomentellum Hiern [illegitimate]

Description

Hymenodictyon floribundum (also called the showy hymenodictyon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenodictyon floribundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenodictyon floribundum is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenodictyon floribundum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hymenodictyon floribundum

Hymenodictyon floribundum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Hymenodictyon floribundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenodictyon floribundum?

Hymenodictyon floribundum

What type of plant is Hymenodictyon floribundum?

It is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Hymenodictyon floribundum found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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