Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
981975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 567 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981313

Common Names

  • Hemigenia obtusa
  • Blunt-leaved Hemigenia
  • Rounded-leaved Hemigenia

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Description

Hemigenia obtusa (also called 'Blunt-leaved Hemigenia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species with white, tubular flowers and small, blunt leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Australia, and is usually found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hemigenia obtusa is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemigenia obtusa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemigenia obtusa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hemigenia obtusa

Hemigenia obtusa can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Hemigenia genus

Hemigenia appressa, Hemigenia benthamii, Hemigenia botryphylla, Hemigenia bracteosa, Hemigenia buccinata, Hemigenia ciliata, Hemigenia dulcis, Hemigenia pachyphylla, Hemigenia royceana, Hemigenia tenelliflora, Hemigenia tomentosa, Hemigenia virescens, Hemigenia wandooana, Hemigenia argentea, Hemigenia barbata, Hemigenia biddulphiana, Hemigenia brachyphylla, Hemigenia canescens, Hemigenia coccinea, Hemigenia conferta, Hemigenia cuneifolia, Hemigenia curvifolia, Hemigenia dielsii, Hemigenia diplanthera, Hemigenia divaricata, Hemigenia drummondii, Hemigenia exilis, Hemigenia glabrescens, Hemigenia humilis, Hemigenia incana, Hemigenia loganiacea, Hemigenia macphersonii, Hemigenia macrantha, Hemigenia microphylla, Hemigenia obovata, Hemigenia obtusa, Hemigenia parviflora, Hemigenia pedunculata, Hemigenia pimelifolia, Hemigenia platyphylla, Hemigenia podalyrina, Hemigenia pritzelii, Hemigenia purpurea, Hemigenia ramosissima, Hemigenia rigida, Hemigenia saligna, Hemigenia scabra, Hemigenia sericea, Hemigenia teretiuscula, Hemigenia tysonii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98161: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.