Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pierreanum
ID:
725358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 92: 76 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724691

Common Names

  • Hoplestigma pierreanum
  • Pierreanum Hoplestigma
  • Hoplestigma Pierreanum

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Description

Hoplestigma pierreanum (also called Pierre's Hoplestigma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. It is native to West Africa and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoplestigma pierreanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoplestigma pierreanum is yellowish-green in color, with a long, tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoplestigma pierreanum is a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Hoplestigma pierreanum

Hoplestigma pierreanum is native to the tropical forests of West Africa.

Hoplestigma pierreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoplestigma pierreanum?

Hoplestigma pierreanum

What is the common name of Hoplestigma pierreanum?

Pierre's Hoplestigma

Where is Hoplestigma pierreanum found?

West Africa

Species in the Hoplestigma genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,