Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 312 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726098
Common Names
- Hybanthus serrulatus
- Native Violet
- Serrated Violet
Synonyms
- Calceolaria lasiocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
- Ionidium lasiocarpum C.Presl [unknown]
Description
Hybanthus serrulatus (also called Serrated Violet, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hybanthus serrulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hybanthus serrulatus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hybanthus serrulatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hybanthus serrulatus
Hybanthus serrulatus is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests in the eastern states of the country.
Hybanthus serrulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hybanthus serrulatus?
Hybanthus serrulatus
What is the common name of Hybanthus serrulatus?
Serrated greenhood
What is the flowering season of Hybanthus serrulatus?
Late spring to early summer
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,