Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
1274410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 26 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273748



Common Names

  • Spigelia Hatschbachii
  • Hatschbachii Spigelia
  • Spigelia Hatschbachii Plant


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Description

Spigelia hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's Spigelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Spigelia hatschbachii is a popular garden plant due to its showy pink flowers. It can be used as a groundcover in sunny areas, and its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spigelia hatschbachii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spigelia hatschbachii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Spigelia hatschbachii

Spigelia hatschbachii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Species in the Spigelia genus

Spigelia paraguayensis, Spigelia palmeri, Spigelia nicotianiflora, Spigelia mexicana, Spigelia polystachya, Spigelia hamelioides, Spigelia guianensis, Spigelia longiflora, Spigelia humboldtiana, Spigelia kleinii, Spigelia anthelmia, Spigelia aenea, Spigelia cremnophila, Spigelia caaguazuensis, Spigelia cipoensis, Spigelia chocoensis, Spigelia colimensis, Spigelia megapotamica, Spigelia queretarensis, Spigelia amazonica, Spigelia schultesii, Spigelia genuflexa, Spigelia alabamensis, Spigelia aceifolia, Spigelia amplexicaulis, Spigelia beccabungoides, Spigelia carnosa, Spigelia cascatensis, Spigelia catarinensis, Spigelia heliotropoides, Spigelia herzogiana, Spigelia paraguariensis, Spigelia persicarioides, Spigelia pygmaea, Spigelia ramosa, Spigelia reitzii, Spigelia riedeliana, Spigelia rojasiana, Spigelia tetraptera, Spigelia valenzuelae, Spigelia vestita, Spigelia flemmingiana, Spigelia hedyotidea, Spigelia macrophylla, Spigelia martiana, Spigelia pedunculata, Spigelia pusilla, Spigelia scabrella, Spigelia sellowiana, Spigelia spartioides,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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