Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hilariana
ID:
939677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 5: 240 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939015



Common Names

  • Hilariana Alchornea
  • Hilariana Orchid
  • Hilariana


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Description

Alchornea hilariana (also called 'Hilarian Alchornea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea hilariana is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea hilariana is yellow or white, with a yellow or orange lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea hilariana can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm climate and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alchornea hilariana

Alchornea hilariana is native to tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5763: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.