Helixanthera huillensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huillensis
ID:
719741
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Danser
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 57 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719074
Common Names
- Helixanthera Huillensis
- Huillensis Helixanthera
- Huillensis Helix
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- Loranthus huillensis Engl. [unknown]
Description
Helixanthera huillensis (also called Huillense Helixanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has an erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves, with a white and pink flower. It is found in wet soils, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Helixanthera huillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helixanthera huillensis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, thin, green plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helixanthera huillensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and can be grown in water up to 1.5m deep.
Where to Find Helixanthera huillensis
Helixanthera huillensis is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Helixanthera huillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helixanthera huillensis?
Helixanthera huillensis
What is the common name of Helixanthera huillensis?
Huillensis
Where is Helixanthera huillensis found?
It is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Helixanthera genus
Helixanthera lambertiana, Helixanthera odorata, Helixanthera alata, Helixanthera balansae, Helixanthera beccarii, Helixanthera brevicalyx, Helixanthera cleghornii, Helixanthera crassipetala, Helixanthera cylindrica, Helixanthera ensifolia, Helixanthera flabellifolia, Helixanthera hookeriana, Helixanthera huillensis, Helixanthera intermedia, Helixanthera kirkii, Helixanthera lepidophylla, Helixanthera ligustrina, Helixanthera longispicata, Helixanthera mannii, Helixanthera maxwelliana, Helixanthera parasitica, Helixanthera parishii, Helixanthera pulchra, Helixanthera setigera, Helixanthera spathulata, Helixanthera spicata, Helixanthera subalata, Helixanthera sublgustrina, Helixanthera verruculosa, Helixanthera wallichiana, Helixanthera schizocalyx, Helixanthera garciana, Helixanthera woodii, Helixanthera obtusata, Helixanthera periclymenoides, Helixanthera tetrapartita, Helixanthera thomsonii, Helixanthera coccinea, Helixanthera sampsonii, Helixanthera terrestris, Helixanthera guangxiensis, Helixanthera scoriarum, Helixanthera delavayi, Helixanthera sessiliflora,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2844644: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.