Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
659781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Hunz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 5: 351 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659113

Common Names

  • Hieronymiella speciosa
  • Speciosa Hieronymiella
  • Hieronymiella

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Synonyms

  • Hieronymiella vittata Ravenna [unknown]
  • Eustephia speciosa (R.E.Fr.) Traub [unknown]
  • Eustephiopsis speciosa R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Hieronymiella speciosa (also called Hieronymiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and the Philippines. It grows in open forests, scrub, and grasslands, often on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieronymiella speciosa has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hieronymiella speciosa are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieronymiella speciosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hieronymiella speciosa

Hieronymiella speciosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Hieronymiella speciosa FAQ

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Asteraceae

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278053: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.