Hirtella longipedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
834183
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 339 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833518
Common Names
- Hirtella longipedicellata
- Long-pediceled Hirtella
- Long-stalked Hirtella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hirtella longipedicellata (also called Long-stalked Hirtella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in wet forests and along streams. It has oblong leaves that are up to 10 cm long and 4 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Hirtella longipedicellata 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
The flower of Hirtella longipedicellata is white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
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Hirtella longipedicellata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and pot them up in a free-draining compost. Place the pot in a warm, bright spot and keep the compost moist. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Hirtella longipedicellata
Hirtella longipedicellata is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Hirtella longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hirtella longipedicellata?
Hirtella longipedicellata
What is the family of Hirtella longipedicellata?
Chrysobalanaceae
What is the common name of Hirtella longipedicellata?
Long-pedicelled 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-370709: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.