Hybanthus verticillatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ortega) Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. (Baillon) 4: 344 (-345). 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726119
Common Names
- Hybanthus verticillatus
- Whorled Violet
- Verticillatus Hybanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hybanthus verticillatus verticillatus [unknown]
Description
Hybanthus verticillatus (also called Whorled 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 verticillatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hybanthus verticillatus is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hybanthus verticillatus 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 verticillatus
Hybanthus verticillatus is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests in the eastern states of the country.
Hybanthus verticillatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hybanthus verticillatus?
Hybanthus verticillatus
What is the common name of Hybanthus verticillatus?
Whorled greenhood
What is the flowering season of Hybanthus verticillatus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2855447: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Casimiro Gómez Ortega (1741-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortega' in the authors string.