Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
834211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 312 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833546



Common Names

  • Hirtella orbicularis
  • Orbicularis Hirtella
  • Hirtella Orbicularis


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Description

Hirtella orbicularis (also called Round-leaved 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 orbicularis 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 orbicularis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved style. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings have long, slender stems with opposite, ovate, serrate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirtella orbicularis is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry spells. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain the desired shape and size.

Where to Find Hirtella orbicularis

Hirtella orbicularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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-370734: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.