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
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.
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,