Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
adderleyi
ID:
834068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 296 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833403



Common Names

  • Hirtella adderleyi
  • Adderley's Hirtella
  • Adderley's Hirtellas


Searching for Hirtella adderleyi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hirtella adderleyi (also called 'Adderley's Hirtella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It grows in dry to mesic forests, at elevations of 100–1,000 m (330–3,280 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Hirtella adderleyi is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its large, star-shaped leaves and bright, colorful flowers. It is also used medicinally, as its leaves can be used to treat skin ailments and its roots can be used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hirtella adderleyi has small, yellow, cup-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, round leaf.

Searching for Hirtella adderleyi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hirtella adderleyi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hirtella adderleyi

Hirtella adderleyi can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.

Hirtella adderleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirtella adderleyi?

Hirtella adderleyi

What is the natural habitat of Hirtella adderleyi?

Tropical rainforests

What is the common name of Hirtella adderleyi?

Adderley's Hirtella

Species in the Hirtella genus

Hirtella adderleyi, Hirtella adenophora, Hirtella aequatoriensis, Hirtella americana, Hirtella angustifolia, Hirtella angustissima, Hirtella araguariensis, Hirtella aramangensis, Hirtella arenosa, Hirtella bahiensis, Hirtella barnebyi, Hirtella barrosoi, Hirtella beckii, Hirtella bicornis, Hirtella brachystachys, Hirtella bullata, Hirtella burchellii, Hirtella caduca, Hirtella carbonaria, Hirtella castillana, Hirtella ciliata, Hirtella conduplicata, Hirtella confertiflora, Hirtella cordifolia, Hirtella corymbosa, Hirtella couepiiflora, Hirtella cowanii, Hirtella davisii, Hirtella deflexa, Hirtella dorvalii, Hirtella duckei, Hirtella elongata, Hirtella enneandra, Hirtella eriandra, Hirtella excelsa, Hirtella fasciculata, Hirtella floribunda, Hirtella glabrata, Hirtella glandulistipula, Hirtella glandulosa, Hirtella glaziovii, Hirtella gracilipes, Hirtella guainiae, Hirtella guatemalensis, Hirtella guyanensis, Hirtella hebeclada, Hirtella hispidula, Hirtella hoehnei, Hirtella insignis, Hirtella juruenensis,

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370604: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.