Status:
valid
Authors:
Mathias & Constance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 255 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654102
Common Names
- Hintonii Donnellsmithia
- Donnellsmithia Hintonii
- Hintonii
Description
Donnellsmithia hintonii (also called wild custard apple, wild pear, or wild peach, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Donnellsmithia hintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Donnellsmithia hintonii is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Donnellsmithia hintonii: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Donnellsmithia hintonii
Donnellsmithia hintonii can be found in Mexico, growing in dry areas and open woodlands.
Donnellsmithia hintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Donnellsmithia hintonii?
Donnellsmithia hintonii
What is the common name of Donnellsmithia hintonii?
Hinton's Donnellsmithia
What type of plant is Donnellsmithia hintonii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Donnellsmithia genus
Donnellsmithia ampulliformis,
Donnellsmithia biennis,
Donnellsmithia breedlovei,
Donnellsmithia coahuilensis,
Donnellsmithia cordata,
Donnellsmithia dissecta,
Donnellsmithia guatemalensis,
Donnellsmithia hintonii,
Donnellsmithia juncea,
Donnellsmithia madrensis,
Donnellsmithia mexicana,
Donnellsmithia ovata,
Donnellsmithia pinnatisecta,
Donnellsmithia reticulata,
Donnellsmithia serrata,
Donnellsmithia silvicola,
Donnellsmithia submontana,
Donnellsmithia ternata,
Donnellsmithia tuberosa,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,