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
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.
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
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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,