Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
escobariae
ID:
1324865

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 425 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337319



Common Names

  • Hiraea escobariae
  • Escobar's Hiraea
  • Escobar's Tree-heath


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Description

Hiraea escobariae (also called Escobar's Hiraea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea escobariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiraea escobariae has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a single cotyledon with a long petiole and a broadly ovate leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiraea escobariae is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost-hardy.

Where to Find Hiraea escobariae

Hiraea escobariae can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.

Hiraea escobariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea escobariae?

Hiraea escobariae

What is the common name of Hiraea escobariae?

Mountain fern

What is the natural habitat of Hiraea escobariae?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Hiraea genus

Hiraea affinis, Hiraea apaporiensis, Hiraea barclayana, Hiraea barredae, Hiraea brachyptera, Hiraea bullata, Hiraea buntingii, Hiraea celiana, Hiraea colombiana, Hiraea cuiabensis, Hiraea fagifolia, Hiraea faginea, Hiraea ferruginea, Hiraea fimbriata, Hiraea glabrata, Hiraea hypoleuca, Hiraea mutisiana, Hiraea neblinensis, Hiraea opulifolia, Hiraea reclinata, Hiraea sanctae-marthae, Hiraea schultesii, Hiraea sclerophylla, Hiraea smilacina, Hiraea sphaerandra, Hiraea steyermarkii, Hiraea tepuiensis, Hiraea ternifolia, Hiraea transiens, Hiraea cephalotes, Hiraea cujabensis, Hiraea cuneata, Hiraea oxyota, Hiraea pachypoda, Hiraea crassipes, Hiraea villosa, Hiraea grandifolia, Hiraea papilionacea, Hiraea quapara, Hiraea klugii, Hiraea haberi, Hiraea gracieana, Hiraea morii, Hiraea christianeae, Hiraea perplexa, Hiraea valida, Hiraea idroboana, Hiraea longipilifera, Hiraea putumayensis, Hiraea guapecita,

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

Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.