Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanus
ID:
1033626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Paula-Souza

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 93 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032964

Common Names

  • Hybanthus nanus
  • Nanus Hybanthus
  • Nanus Violet Wood-sorrel

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Description

Hybanthus nanus (also called 'Dwarf Hybanthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are bright green in color and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hybanthus nanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, digestive problems, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hybanthus nanus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hybanthus nanus is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors and then transplant them outdoors. Division is also an option for propagating this plant. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant them in a new location.

Where to Find Hybanthus nanus

Hybanthus nanus is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.