Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
praecelsa
ID:
1066147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 410 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065485



Common Names

  • Hylenaea praecelsa
  • Praecelsa Hylenaea
  • Praec's Hylenaea


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Description

Hylenaea praecelsa (also called Preeminent hylenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and is found in the understory of moist forests. It has alternate, simple, ovate leaves with a smooth margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are red.

Uses & Benefits

Hylenaea praecelsa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hylenaea praecelsa has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves.

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Where to Find Hylenaea praecelsa

Hylenaea praecelsa is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

Species in the Hylenaea genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15600216: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.