Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hughesii
ID:
1318194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.P.Lewis) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys71: 123 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330648



Common Names

  • Erythrostemon hughesii
  • Hughes' Erythrostemon
  • Hughes' Erythrostem


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Description

Erythrostemon hughesii (also called Hughes' Erythrostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central America. It is a small, shrub-like plant with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in wet forests and cloud forests in Costa Rica and Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrostemon hughesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrostemon hughesii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrostemon hughesii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Erythrostemon hughesii

Erythrostemon hughesii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Erythrostemon hughesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrostemon hughesii?

Erythrostemon hughesii

What is the natural habitat of Erythrostemon hughesii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Erythrostemon hughesii?

It is a shrub with yellow flowers and orange fruits.

Species in the Erythrostemon genus

Erythrostemon gilliesii, Erythrostemon calycinus, Erythrostemon gilliesii, Erythrostemon fimbriatus, Erythrostemon hughesii, Erythrostemon melanadenius, Erythrostemon mexicanus, Erythrostemon nicaraguensis, Erythrostemon oyamae, Erythrostemon acapulcensis, Erythrostemon angulatus, Erythrostemon argentinus, Erythrostemon caladenia, Erythrostemon caudatus, Erythrostemon coluteifolius, Erythrostemon exilifolius, Erythrostemon exostemma, Erythrostemon glandulosus, Erythrostemon hintonii, Erythrostemon laxus, Erythrostemon palmeri, Erythrostemon phyllanthoides, Erythrostemon yucatanensis, Erythrostemon macvaughii, Erythrostemon nelsonii, Erythrostemon pannosus, Erythrostemon placidus, Erythrostemon standleyi, Erythrostemon robinsonianus, Erythrostemon coulterioides, Erythrostemon coccineus, Erythrostemon epifanioi, Erythrostemon guevarafeferi, Erythrostemon sousanus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Edeline Gagnon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnon' in the authors string.