Hemistylus velutina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
720312
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 526 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719645
Common Names
- Hemistylus velutina
- Velvet Moss
- Velvet Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemistylus velutina (also called Velvet Hemistylus, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America and Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in shallow water, often in ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Hemistylus velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemistylus velutina is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Hemistylus velutina is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Hemistylus velutina
Hemistylus velutina is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Hemistylus velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemistylus velutina?
Hemistylus velutina
What type of plant is Hemistylus velutina?
Hemistylus velutina is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Hemistylus velutina found?
Hemistylus velutina is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Hemistylus genus
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854171-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.