Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fosteri
ID:
1264401

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 76 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263739



Common Names

  • Hiraea Fosteri
  • Foster's Hiraea
  • Foster's Tree


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Description

Hiraea fosteri (also called Foster's Hiraea, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Himalayas. It has small, bright green, fan-shaped leaves and small yellow-green spores. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea fosteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hiraea fosteri is small, greenish-white and has no petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiraea fosteri is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hiraea fosteri

Hiraea fosteri is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Hiraea fosteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea fosteri?

Hiraea fosteri

What is the common name of Hiraea fosteri?

Foster's hiraea

What is the natural habitat of Hiraea fosteri?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

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