Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
726451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 2: 438 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725784



Common Names

  • Huidobria chilensis
  • Chilean Huidobria
  • Huidobria


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Synonyms

  • Loasa chilensis Ball [unknown]

Description

Huidobria chilensis (also called Chilean Huidobria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Chile. It is a succulent, perennial herb with a single stem and star-shaped flowers with five pointed petals. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Huidobria chilensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huidobria chilensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huidobria chilensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Huidobria chilensis

Huidobria chilensis can be found in Chile.

Huidobria chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huidobria chilensis?

Huidobria chilensis

What is the common name of Huidobria chilensis?

Chilean Huidobria

What is the natural habitat of Huidobria chilensis?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Huidobria genus

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

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