Heteropterys velutina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1242287
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 61 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241625
Common Names
- Velvet Heteropterys
- Heteropterys Velutina
- Velvet Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina 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 velutina has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys velutina is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a sterile, moist medium.
Where to Find Heteropterys velutina
Heteropterys velutina can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Heteropterys velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys velutina?
Heteropterys velutina
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys velutina?
The natural habitat of Heteropterys velutina is tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What are the common uses of Heteropterys velutina?
Heteropterys velutina 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-50114296: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.