Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 130 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721538
Common Names
- Heteropterys sanctorum
- Sanctorum Heteropterys
- Sanctorum Heteropterys
Description
Heteropterys sanctorum (also called Heteropterys sanctorum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It has yellow flowers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys sanctorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropterys sanctorum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys sanctorum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Heteropterys sanctorum
Heteropterys sanctorum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Goiás, and Minas Gerais.
Heteropterys sanctorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys sanctorum?
Heteropterys sanctorum
What is the common name of Heteropterys sanctorum?
Heteropterys sanctorum
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys sanctorum?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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,