Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
ochropetala
ID:
1555958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Rye

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 25: 215. 2015 [18 Sep 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035236

Common Names

  • Hysterobaeckea ochropetala
  • Ochropetala Hysterobaeckea
  • Hysterobaeckea

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Description

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala (also called Ochre-petalled Hysterobaeckea, among many other common names) is an annual herb species native to India. It has a prostrate habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm. It prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala sub. cometes Rye
Hysterobaeckea ochropetala sub. reliqua Rye
Hysterobaeckea ochropetala sub. ochropetala

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Hysterobaeckea ochropetala

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala is found in the Western Ghats of India.

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hysterobaeckea ochropetala?

Hysterobaeckea ochropetala

What is the common name of Hysterobaeckea ochropetala?

Yellow-petalled hysterobaeckea

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Poaceae

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,