Hapaline kerrii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 134 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979207
Common Names
- Hapaline kerrii
- Kerrii Hapaline
- Kerrii Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hapaline kerrii (also called Kerri's Hapaline, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be used as a groundcover or in containers.
Uses & Benefits
Hapaline kerrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hapaline kerrii has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hapaline kerrii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to encourage growth. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Hapaline kerrii
Hapaline kerrii can be found in the mountains of western China.
Species in the Hapaline genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87089-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.