Hymenostegia felicis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
felicis
ID:
169412
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Chev.) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles21: 444 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168741
Common Names
- Hymenostegia felicis
- Felicis Hymenostegia
- Hymenostegia
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- Dipetalanthus felicis A.Chev. [valid]
- Cynometra felicis (A.Chev.) Pellegr. [valid]
Description
Hymenostegia felicis (also called Felicis Hymenostegia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostegia felicis is used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are used to make perfumes and its leaves are used to make baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are used to treat skin diseases and its bark is used to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenostegia felicis has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, flat, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Hymenostegia felicis is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Hymenostegia felicis
Hymenostegia felicis is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Hymenostegia felicis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia felicis?
Hymenostegia felicis
What is the common name of Hymenostegia felicis?
Felicis Hymenostegia
Where is Hymenostegia felicis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Hymenostegia genus
Hymenostegia aubrevillei, Hymenostegia bakeriana, Hymenostegia brachyura, Hymenostegia felicis, Hymenostegia floribunda, Hymenostegia gracilipes, Hymenostegia klainei, Hymenostegia mundungu, Hymenostegia neoaubrevillei, Hymenostegia normandii, Hymenostegia pellegrinii, Hymenostegia talbotii, Hymenostegia elegans, Hymenostegia robusta, Hymenostegia viridiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia felicis (A.Chev.) J.Léonard: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.