Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crusa
ID:
1318533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aguilar & D.Santam.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2017-74: 2 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330987



Common Names

  • Hirtella crusa
  • Crusa Hirtella
  • Hirtella


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Description

Hirtella crusa (also called Crusty Hirtella, among many other common names) is a tree native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hirtella crusa is a flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hirtella crusa is a yellow-green color and is about 1 cm in size. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirtella crusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Hirtella crusa

Hirtella crusa is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be purchased from nurseries specializing in tropical plants.

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

Reinaldo Aguilar (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguilar' in the authors string.
Daniel Santamaría (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Santam.' in the authors string.