Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
paulowilhelmia
ID:
721925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 108 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721258

Common Names

  • Paulowilhelmia Heteradelphia
  • Paulo-Wilhelmi's Heteradelphia
  • Paulo-Wilhelmi's Bush-Pea

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Description

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia (also called Paulo-Wilhelms' Heteradelphia, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to South America. It grows in moist forests and along streams. It is an annual or biennial plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia is native to South America and can be found in Brazil.

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia?

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia

What is the common name of Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia?

Paulo-Wilhelmi's Heteradelphia

What type of plant is Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia?

Heteradelphia paulowilhelmia is a shrub

Species in the Heteradelphia genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.