Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
722227

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 31 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721560



Common Names

  • Heteropterys Tomentosa
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Bush


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Synonyms

  • Heteropterys aphrodisiaca Machado [unknown]
  • Heteropterys nudicaulis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Heteropterys verbascifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys spectabilis Mart. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys tomentosa glabrata Nied. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys tomentosa minor Nied. [unknown]

Description

Heteropterys tomentosa (also called Tomentose Heteropterys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows up to 8 m tall and has obovate leaves that are 6-15 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropterys tomentosa 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 tomentosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropterys tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Heteropterys tomentosa is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Heteropterys tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropterys tomentosa?

Heteropterys tomentosa

What is the common name of Heteropterys tomentosa?

Hairy Heteropterys

What is the family of Heteropterys tomentosa?

Malpighiaceae

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,

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