Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
979801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 107 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979139



Common Names

  • Hamilcoa zenkeri
  • Zenker's Hamilcoa
  • Zenker's Tropical Firebush


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Description

Hamelcoa zenkeri (also called Firebush, Scarletbush, and Tropical Firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the coffee family, native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 8 feet tall, with bright red tubular flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be used as a hedge or accent plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Hamilcoa zenkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hamilcoa zenkeri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hamilcoa zenkeri is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to encourage growth. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Hamilcoa zenkeri

Hamilcoa zenkeri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Hamilcoa genus

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-96060: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.