Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
salicinum
ID:
217020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Bakh.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rheophytes World : 353 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216349

Common Names

  • Hypobathrum salicinum
  • Willow-Leaved Bath Orchid
  • Willow-Leaved Bath

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Synonyms

  • Petunga salicina Miq. [valid]

Description

Hypobathrum salicinum (also called Willow-Leaved 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 salicinum has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypobathrum salicinum 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 salicinum 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 salicinum

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

Hypobathrum salicinum FAQ

What are the common names of Hypobathrum salicinum?

None

Where is Hypobathrum salicinum native to?

Madagascar

What is the growth rate of Hypobathrum salicinum?

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-101476: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' 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.