Hirtella confertiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertiflora
ID:
834115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 354 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833450
Common Names
- Hirtella Confertiflora
- Clustered-flowered Hirtella
- Clustered-flowered Bastard Cedar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hirtella confertiflora (also called Confertiflora Hirtella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet montane forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hirtella confertiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hirtella confertiflora has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers are borne in small clusters and have a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have short, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hirtella confertiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Hirtella confertiflora
Hirtella confertiflora is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Hirtella confertiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hirtella confertiflora?
Hirtella confertiflora
What is the common name of Hirtella confertiflora?
Confertiflora Hirtella
Where does Hirtella confertiflora originate from?
Brazil
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-370647: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.