Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
724570

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 64 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723903



Common Names

  • Hypoleuca Hiraea
  • Hypoleuca Hira
  • Hypoleuca Hirea


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Description

Hiraea hypoleuca (also called Hypoleuca hiraea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the tropical rainforest of South America. It has a single trunk with a smooth, gray bark and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Amazon region and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea hypoleuca is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiraea hypoleuca has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiraea hypoleuca is a shrub that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hiraea hypoleuca

Hiraea hypoleuca is native to Central and South America.

Hiraea hypoleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea hypoleuca?

Hiraea hypoleuca

What is the common name of Hiraea hypoleuca?

Hypoleucous Hira

What is the natural habitat of Hiraea hypoleuca?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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