Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) K.M.Wong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Tree Fl. Malaya 4: 355 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216351
Common Names
- Hypobathrum venulosum
- Veined Bath Orchid
- Veined Bath
Synonyms
- Petunga venulosa Hook.f. [valid]
- Randia venulosa Wall. [invalid]
Description
Hypobathrum venulosum (also called Veined 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 venulosum 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 venulosum are white to pale pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypobathrum venulosum 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 venulosum
Hypobathrum venulosum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Hypobathrum venulosum FAQ
What are the common names of Hypobathrum venulosum?
None
Where is Hypobathrum venulosum native to?
Madagascar
What is the growth rate of Hypobathrum venulosum?
Slow
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,