Heteropterys hoffmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoffmanii
ID:
1242286
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 57 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241624
Common Names
- Hoffman's Heteropterys
- Heteropterys Hoffmanii
- Hoffman's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys hoffmanii (also called Hoffman's Heteropterys, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama and grows in wet montane forests. It has a woody stem with large, lobed leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys hoffmanii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropterys hoffmanii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys hoffmanii is a shrub species that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize it regularly.
Where to Find Heteropterys hoffmanii
Heteropterys hoffmanii can be found in South America, in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Heteropterys hoffmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys hoffmanii?
Heteropterys hoffmanii
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys hoffmanii?
The natural habitat of Heteropterys hoffmanii is tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What are the common uses of Heteropterys hoffmanii?
Heteropterys hoffmanii is commonly used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for its timber.
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50114293: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.