Status:
valid
Authors:
(Epling) Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 115: 9. 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982550
Common Names
- Hoehnea Epilobioides
- Epilobioides Hoehnea
- Hoehnea Herb
Description
Hoehnea epilobioides (also called Hoehnea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and pointed at the apex. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas of secondary growth.
Uses & Benefits
Hoehnea epilobioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoehnea epilobioides has yellow flowers with red centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoehnea epilobioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Hoehnea epilobioides
Hoehnea epilobioides can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Species in the Hoehnea genus
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,