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Hippotion Boerhaviae
''Hippotion boerhaviae'', the pale striated hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. Distribution It is known from Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Thailand, south-eastern China (Hong Kong and Guangdong), Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, eastern Australia and New Caledonia. Description The wingspan is 50–68 mm. Hippotion boerhaviae MHNT CUT 2010 0 263 Ban Kheum Laos female dorsal.jpg, Female dorsal Hippotion boerhaviae MHNT CUT 2010 0 263 Ban Kheum Laos female ventral.jpg, Female ventral Biology Adults sometimes visit flowers. They may travel long distances, either voluntary or involuntary. The larvae mainly feed on ''Oldenlandia'' and ''Spermacoce'' species. In India, they have been recorded on ''Impatiens'' species, '' Spermacoce stricta'', '' Spermacoce hispida'', '' Glossostigma spathulatum'', ''Boerhavia repens'' and ''Boerhavia diffusa''. The host plant is ''Pentas lanceolata ''Pentas lanceolata'', commonly known as Egyptian starcluster, is a species of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Christian Fabricius
Johan Christian Fabricius (7 January 1745 – 3 March 1808) was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others. He was a student of Carl Linnaeus, and is considered one of the most important entomologists of the 18th century, having named nearly 10,000 species of animals, and established the basis for the modern insect classification. Biography Johan Christian Fabricius was born on 7 January 1745 at Tønder in the Duchy of Schleswig, where his father was a doctor. He studied at the gymnasium at Altona and entered the University of Copenhagen in 1762. Later the same year he travelled together with his friend and relative Johan Zoëga to Uppsala, where he studied under Carl Linnaeus for two years. On his return, he started work on his , which was finally published in 1775. Throughout this time, he remained dependent on subsidies from his father, who worked as a consultant at Frederiks Hospita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oldenlandia
''Oldenlandia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is pantropical in distribution and has about 240 species.Inge Groeninckx, Steven Dessein, Helga Ochoterena, Claes Persson, Timothy J. Motley, Jesper Kårehed, Birgitta Bremer, Suzy Huysmans, and Erik Smets. 2009. "Phylogeny of the herbaceous tribe Spermacoceae (Rubiaceae) based on plastid DNA data". ''Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden'' 96(1):109–132.David J. Mabberley. 2008. ''Mabberley's Plant-Book'' third edition (2008). Cambridge University Press: UK. The type species for the genus is ''Oldenlandia corymbosa''.''Oldenlandia'' In: Index Nominum Genericorum. In: Regnum Vegetabile (see ''External links'' below). ''Oldenlandia'' was named by Linnaeus in 1753 in Species Plantarum.Carolus Linnaeus. 1753. ''Species Plantarum'' 1:119. Laurentii Salvii. (see ''External Links'' below). The name honors the Danish botanist Henrik Bernard Oldenland (1697).Umberto Quattrocchi. 2000. ''CRC World Dictiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moths Described In 1775
Moths are a paraphyletic group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies, with moths making up the vast majority of the order. There are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which have yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are also crepuscular and diurnal species. Differences between butterflies and moths While the butterflies form a monophyletic group, the moths, comprising the rest of the Lepidoptera, do not. Many attempts have been made to group the superfamilies of the Lepidoptera into natural groups, most of which fail because one of the two groups is not monophyletic: Microlepidoptera and Macrolepidoptera, Heterocera and Rhopalocera, Jugatae and Frenatae, Monotrysia and Ditrysia.Scoble, MJ 1995. The Lepidoptera: Form, function and diversity. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press; 404 p. Although the rules for distinguishing moths from butterflies are not well establishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hippotion
''Hippotion'' is a genus of sphinx moths. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819. Species Ecology Pollination Several species of the genus ''Hippotion'' have been identified as likely pollinators of the orchid species ''Cyrtorchis okuensis''.Azandi, L. N., Stévart, T., Sonké, B., Simo-Droissart, M., d'Haijère, T., & Droissart, V. (2021)"Taxonomic description and pollination ecology of Cyrtorchis okuensis (Orchidaceae, Angraecinae), a new species endemic to the Cameroon Volcanic Line."Plant Ecology and Evolution, 154(3), 483-496. Gallery Hippotion boerhaviae MHNT CUT 2010 0 263 Cao Bằng Viêt Nam male.jpg, ''Hippotion boerhaviae'' Hippotion brennus MHNT CUT 2010 0 345 Kainteba Papua New Guinea, female.jpg, ''Hippotion brennus'' Hippotion brunnea MHNT CUT 2010 0 73 Sulawesi Palu male.jpg, ''Hippotion brunnea'' Hippotion celerio MHNT CUT 2010 0 73 Malaysia female.jpg, ''Hippotion celerio'' Hippotion echeclus MHNT CUT 2010 0 345 Mt Korintji, Sumatra, Indonésie, male. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentas Lanceolata
''Pentas lanceolata'', commonly known as Egyptian starcluster, is a species of flowering plant in the madder family, Rubiaceae that is native to much of Africa as well as Yemen Yemen (; ar, ٱلْيَمَن, al-Yaman), officially the Republic of Yemen,, ) is a country in Western Asia. It is situated on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, and borders Saudi Arabia to the Saudi Arabia–Yemen border, north and .... It is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens. File:Pentas lanceolata Flowers.JPG, White flowers File:Pentas lanceolata2.jpg, Pink flowers File:Pentas lanceolata In Guntur.jpg, Pink flowers File:Cologne Germany Flora-Köln-Pentas-lanceolata-01.jpg, Red flowers References lanceolata Plants described in 1775 Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Flora of Djibouti Flora of Eritrea Flora of Ethiopia Flora of Kenya Flora of Malawi Flora of Mozambique Flora of Sudan Flora of Rwanda Flora o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boerhavia Diffusa
''Boerhaavia diffusa'' is a species of flowering plant in the Nyctaginaceae, four o'clock family which is commonly known as punarnava (meaning that which rejuvenates or renews the body in Ayurveda), red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. The leaves of ''Boerhaavia diffusa'' are often used as a green vegetable in many parts of India. Description ''Boerhaavia diffusa'' is widely dispersed, occurring throughout India, the Pacific, and southern United States. Flowers are small, around 5 mm in diameter. Pollens are round, roughly 65 microns in diameter. This wide range is explained by its small fruit, which are very sticky and grow a few inches off the ground, ideally placed to latch on to small migratory birds as they walk by. Habit A creeping, perennial, much-branched herb with stout fusi form roots. Stem Branches divaricate, stem purplish, thickened at nodes. Leaves Opposite, oblique, ovate or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boerhavia Repens
''Boerhavia'' is a genus of over 100 species in the Nyctaginaceae family. The genus was named for Herman Boerhaave, a Dutch botanist, and the genus name is frequently misspelled "''Boerhaavia''". Common names include spiderlings and hogweeds. Taxonomy There are over 100 species in the genus ''Boerhavia'', which is in the family Nyctaginaceae, which includes the four o'clock flower. The genus was named for the Dutch botanist Herman Boerhaave, and often misspelt as "Boerhaavia". Common names include spiderlings and hogweeds. Description Some species are annuals and others perennials. In habit they generally are herbaceous. "Spiderling" refers to the appearance of those species that bear inflorescences on numerous long, slender stems, interlocking in a manner suggestive of a spider or spider's web. ''Boerhavia'' species generally are native to warm tropical regions. Significance Several species of ''Boerhavia'' are of importance as agricultural and horticultural weeds. Some a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossostigma Spathulatum
''Glossostigma'' is a genus of flowering plants in the lopseed family, Phrymaceae. Species There are six accepted species: References Phrymaceae Plants described in 1836 {{Lamiales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spermacoce Hispida
''Spermacoce'' or false buttonweed is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It comprises about 275 species found throughout the tropics and subtropics. Its highest diversity is found in the Americas, followed by Africa, Australia and Asia. Description The species are herbs or small shrubs with small- to medium-sized, four-lobed flowers arranged in capitate inflorescences. Some have a brightly coloured calyx and are eye-catching, particularly the Australian species. The corolla is variable in colour, often white, but also all shades of blue, pink and maroon. The fruit is usually a two-seeded capsule, sometimes a schizocarp or nut. Selected species ''Spermacoce'' is a highly diverse genus with about 275 species in many tropical and subtropical places around the globe. North American species include: *''Spermacoce alata'' Aubl. - West Indies, most of Latin America; naturalized in Africa, India, China, Southeast Asia, Australia, Melanesia *''Spermacoce as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spermacoce Stricta
''Spermacoce'' or false buttonweed is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It comprises about 275 species found throughout the tropics and subtropics. Its highest diversity is found in the Americas, followed by Africa, Australia and Asia. Description The species are herbs or small shrubs with small- to medium-sized, four-lobed flowers arranged in capitate inflorescences. Some have a brightly coloured calyx and are eye-catching, particularly the Australian species. The corolla is variable in colour, often white, but also all shades of blue, pink and maroon. The fruit is usually a two-seeded capsule, sometimes a schizocarp or nut. Selected species ''Spermacoce'' is a highly diverse genus with about 275 species in many tropical and subtropical places around the globe. North American species include: *''Spermacoce alata'' Aubl. - West Indies, most of Latin America; naturalized in Africa, India, China, Southeast Asia, Australia, Melanesia *''Spermacoce as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Impatiens
''Impatiens'' is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Together with the genus ''Hydrocera'' (one species), ''Impatiens'' make up the family Balsaminaceae. Common names in North America include impatiens, jewelweed, touch-me-not, snapweed and patience. As a rule-of-thumb, "jewelweed" is used exclusively for Nearctic species, and balsam is usually applied to tropical species. In the British Isles by far the most common names are impatiens and busy lizzie, especially for the many varieties, hybrids and cultivars involving ''Impatiens walleriana''. "Busy lizzie" is also found in the American literature. The invasive alien ''Impatiens glandulifera'' is commonly called policeman's helmet in the UK. Description Most ''Impatiens'' species are herbaceous annuals or perennials with succulent stems. Only a few woody species exist. Plant size varies depending on the species, from five centimetres t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spermacoce
''Spermacoce'' or false buttonweed is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It comprises about 275 species found throughout the tropics and subtropics. Its highest diversity is found in the Americas, followed by Africa, Australia and Asia. Description The species are herbs or small shrubs with small- to medium-sized, four-lobed flowers arranged in capitate inflorescences. Some have a brightly coloured calyx and are eye-catching, particularly the Australian species. The corolla is variable in colour, often white, but also all shades of blue, pink and maroon. The fruit is usually a two-seeded capsule, sometimes a schizocarp or nut. Selected species ''Spermacoce'' is a highly diverse genus with about 275 species in many tropical and subtropical places around the globe. North American species include: *'' Spermacoce alata'' Aubl. - West Indies, most of Latin America; naturalized in Africa, India, China, Southeast Asia, Australia, Melanesia *'' Spermacoce assurgens'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
