Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Tang & F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 88 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981322
Common Names
- Ania hongkongensis
- Hong Kong Ania
- Hongkong Ania
Description
Ania hongkongensis (also called Ania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Hong Kong. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and along roadsides. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ania hongkongensis 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
Ania hongkongensis has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ania hongkongensis 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 Ania hongkongensis
Ania hongkongensis can be found in Hong Kong.
Species in the Ania genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,