Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hurleyi
ID:
1263131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 23 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262469



Common Names

  • Spigelia Hurleyi
  • Hurleyi Spigelia
  • Hurleyi's Spigelia


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Description

Spigelia hurleyi (also called Hurley's Pinkroot, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the southeastern United States. It has pink flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Spigelia hurleyi is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spigelia hurleyi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spigelia hurleyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Spigelia hurleyi

Spigelia hurleyi is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Spigelia hurleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spigelia hurleyi?

Spigelia hurleyi

What is the common name of Spigelia hurleyi?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Spigelia hurleyi?

Dry, rocky areas

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,