Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
217014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Bakh.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 64 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216343

Common Names

  • Hypobathrum microcarpum
  • Small-Fruited Bath Orchid
  • Small-Fruited Bath

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Synonyms

  • Petunga microcarpa DC. [valid]
  • Gynopachis deflectens Miq. [valid]
  • Higginsia microcarpa Blume [valid]

Description

Hypobathrum microcarpum (also called Small-Fruited Hypobathrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. Its foliage is a deep green colour and its flowers are white or cream. It is found in heathland and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypobathrum microcarpum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and malaria. It is also used as a source of food, timber, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypobathrum microcarpum are white to pale pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypobathrum microcarpum can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hypobathrum microcarpum

Hypobathrum microcarpum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Hypobathrum microcarpum FAQ

What are the common names of Hypobathrum microcarpum?

None

Where is Hypobathrum microcarpum native to?

Madagascar

What is the growth rate of Hypobathrum microcarpum?

Slow

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-101470: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.