Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
floridana
ID:
45159

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 23: 265. 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044488



Common Names

  • Hartwrightia floridana
  • Florida Hartwrightia
  • Florida Hartwort


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Description

Hartwrightia floridana (also called Florida Hartwrightia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in North America. It has white flowers, and its leaves are oval-shaped. It is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in wet, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hartwrightia floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hartwrightia floridana has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hartwrightia floridana is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall in a cold frame or in the spring in a cold frame or directly in the garden.

Where to Find Hartwrightia floridana

Hartwrightia floridana is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Hartwrightia floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hartwrightia floridana?

Hartwrightia floridana

What type of plant is Hartwrightia floridana?

It is a shrub

Where is Hartwrightia floridana found?

It is found in Florida, USA

Species in the Hartwrightia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118033-2: Based on the initial data import