Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
717839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Progel) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 428 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717172



Common Names

  • Helia alba
  • White Helia
  • Helia


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Description

Helia alba (also called White Helia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows to a height of 6-15 m and has a single, erect trunk. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are white or yellowish-white. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Helia alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helia alba has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helia alba is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Helia alba

Helia alba is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Helia alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helia alba?

Helia alba

What is the common name of Helia alba?

Helia

What is the natural habitat of Helia alba?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
August Progel (1829-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Progel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118812-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.