Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Boissieu) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 544 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275098
Common Names
- Hymenidium wrightianum
- Wright's Hymenidium
- Wright's Fern Moss
Description
Hymenidium wrightianum (also called 'Wright's Hymenidium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves 5–10 cm long and 3–5 cm broad.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenidium wrightianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenidium wrightianum is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenidium wrightianum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South East Asia. It is a member of the family Lycopodiaceae. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hymenidium wrightianum
Hymenidium wrightianum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Species in the Hymenidium genus
Hymenidium brunonis,
Hymenidium corydalifolium,
Hymenidium densiflorum,
Hymenidium dentatum,
Hymenidium huzhihaoi,
Hymenidium kansuense,
Hymenidium lhasanum,
Hymenidium lindleyanum,
Hymenidium mieheanum,
Hymenidium nanum,
Hymenidium pachycaule,
Hymenidium sikkimense,
Hymenidium stellatum,
Hymenidium virgatum,
Hymenidium delavayi,
Hymenidium chloroleucum,
Hymenidium heterosciadium,
Hymenidium apiolens,
Hymenidium bicolor,
Hymenidium wilsonii,
Hymenidium nubigenum,
Hymenidium pulszkyi,
Hymenidium hedinii,
Hymenidium astrantioideum,
Hymenidium foetens,
Hymenidium heracleifolium,
Hymenidium macrochlaenum,
Hymenidium benthamii,
Hymenidium davidii,
Hymenidium decurrens,
Hymenidium cristatum,
Hymenidium amabile,
Hymenidium yunnanense,
Hymenidium pilosum,
Hymenidium album,
Hymenidium szechenyi,
Hymenidium hookeri,
Hymenidium tsekuense,
Hymenidium giraldii,
Hymenidium linearilobum,
Hymenidium wrightianum,
Hymenidium ladyginii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,