Hirtella papillata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillata
ID:
834214
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 259 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833549
Common Names
- Hirtella papillata
- Papillata Hirtella
- Hirtella Papillata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hirtella papillata (also called Brazilian Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is a small tree or shrub, growing to 5 m (16 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm (4 in) diameter. It is found in humid forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Hirtella papillata 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 papillata is small, white and has 4 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hirtella papillata 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 papillata
Hirtella papillata 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-370737: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.