Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tentaculata
ID:
834273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 75 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833608



Common Names

  • Hirtella tentaculata
  • Tentaculata Hirtella
  • Hirtella Tentaculata


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Description

Hirtella tentaculata (also called Tentacled 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 tentaculata is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hirtella tentaculata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirtella tentaculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is slow and difficult, but cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hirtella tentaculata

Hirtella tentaculata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Hirtella tentaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirtella tentaculata?

Hirtella tentaculata

What is the common name of Hirtella tentaculata?

Tentaculata

Where is Hirtella tentaculata found?

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-370790: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.