Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 36 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144889
Common Names
- Hybanthus chiapensis
- Chiapas Hybanthus
- Chiapas Hybanth
Description
Hybanthus chiapensis (also called Chiapensis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous annual plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, in the understory of dry forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hybanthus chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hybanthus chiapensis are white to pale yellow with five petals, and the seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hybanthus chiapensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hybanthus chiapensis
Hybanthus chiapensis is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.
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,