Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Steenis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 280 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778638
Common Names
- Hieris curtisii
- Curtisii Hieris
- Curtisii Leaf Hieris
Description
Hieris curtisii (also called 'Curtis's Hieris', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hieris curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieris curtisii has small, white flowers that are star-shaped and measure around 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieris curtisii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Hieris curtisii
Hieris curtisii can be found in the tropical rainforest of South America.
Hieris curtisii FAQ
What is the common name of Hieris curtisii?
Curtis' Trumpet Tree
What is the scientific name of the Curtis' Trumpet Tree?
Hieris curtisii
What is the natural habitat of the Curtis' Trumpet Tree?
It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.
Species in the Hieris genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109727-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].