Homalolepis glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1411234
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Devecchi & Pirani
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 366(1): 36. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423699
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homalolepis glabra (also called Smooth Homalolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Homalolepis glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalolepis glabra has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Homalolepis glabra: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Homalolepis glabra
Homalolepis glabra is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Homalolepis glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalolepis glabra?
Homalolepis glabra
What are the common names of Homalolepis glabra?
Smooth homalolepis
What is the natural habitat of Homalolepis glabra?
Tropical forests of Central America
Species in the Homalolepis genus
Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia, Homalolepis maiana, Homalolepis planaltina, Homalolepis pohliana, Homalolepis pumila, Homalolepis rigida, Homalolepis rotundata, Homalolepis trichilioides, Homalolepis praecox, Homalolepis glabra, Homalolepis cedron, Homalolepis paraensis, Homalolepis morettii, Homalolepis ferruginea, Homalolepis bahiensis, Homalolepis guajirensis,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190096-1: Based on the initial data import