Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albus
ID:
726645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Traité Bot. Méd. Phan. 2: 841 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725978

Common Names

  • Albus Hybanthus
  • Albus Pandanus
  • Albus Screw Pine

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Synonyms

  • Solea alba (A.St.-Hil.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Solea nana (A.St.-Hil.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Calceolaria brasiliensis Britton [unknown]
  • Ionidium album A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Ionidium nanum A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Hybanthus tarapotinus Ule [unknown]

Description

Hybanthus albus (also called White vein-flower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a small herb, usually reaching a height of 5–15 cm. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hybanthus albus is used for making baskets, mats, and other items. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hybanthus albus has white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hybanthus albus is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Hybanthus albus prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hybanthus albus

Hybanthus albus is native to Australia.

Hybanthus albus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hybanthus albus?

Hybanthus albus

What is the common name of Hybanthus albus?

White hybanthus

What is the natural habitat of Hybanthus albus?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Hybanthus genus

Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus, Hybanthus peninsularis, Hybanthus puberulus, Hybanthus pumilio, Hybanthus racemiferus, Hybanthus serrulatus, Hybanthus urbanianus, Hybanthus vatsavayae, Hybanthus vernonii, Hybanthus verticillatus, Hybanthus volubilis, Hybanthus yucatanensis, Hybanthus nanus, Hybanthus lehmannii, Hybanthus lineatus, Hybanthus melchiorianus, Hybanthus decaryanus, Hybanthus danguyanus, Hybanthus concolor, Hybanthus thiemei, Hybanthus capensis, Hybanthus chiapensis, Hybanthus proctori, Hybanthus guanacastensis, Hybanthus tenuifolius, Hybanthus longipes, Hybanthus rosei, Hybanthus purpusii, Hybanthus denticulatus, Hybanthus salacioides, Hybanthus glaucus, Hybanthus procumbens, Hybanthus biacuminatus,

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2855237: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.