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(Elmer)
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wfo-0001428075
Common Names
- Hypobathrum purpuricarpum
- Purpuricarpum Hypobathrum
- Purpuricarpum
Description
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum (also called Purpuricarpum Hypobathrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal medicine for treating fever and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypobathrum purpuricarpum are small and white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Hypobathrum purpuricarpum
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,500 m.
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypobathrum purpuricarpum?
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum
What type of plant is Hypobathrum purpuricarpum?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Hypobathrum purpuricarpum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Hypobathrum genus
Hypobathrum brevipes,
Hypobathrum frutescens,
Hypobathrum hoaense,
Hypobathrum longifolium,
Hypobathrum microcarpum,
Hypobathrum parviflorum,
Hypobathrum racemosum,
Hypobathrum salicinum,
Hypobathrum venulosum,
Hypobathrum bangueyense,
Hypobathrum caudifolium,
Hypobathrum collinum,
Hypobathrum coniferum,
Hypobathrum coniocarpum,
Hypobathrum ellipticifolium,
Hypobathrum glaberrimum,
Hypobathrum glabrum,
Hypobathrum gracile,
Hypobathrum hirtum,
Hypobathrum lancifolium,
Hypobathrum lithophilum,
Hypobathrum palustre,
Hypobathrum rheophyticum,
Hypobathrum riparium,
Hypobathrum rufidulum,
Hypobathrum sampitense,
Hypobathrum subulatum,
Hypobathrum purpuricarpum,
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,