Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 131 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346848
Common Names
- Hiraea Mcvaughii
- Mcvaughii Hiraea
- Mcvaugh's Hiraea
Description
Hiraea mcvaughii (also called 'McVaugh's Hiraea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in South America. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hiraea mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hiraea mcvaughii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are held on tall stems and bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and held in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hiraea mcvaughii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hiraea mcvaughii
Hiraea mcvaughii is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Hiraea mcvaughii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiraea mcvaughii?
Hiraea mcvaughii
What is the common name of Hiraea mcvaughii?
McVaugh's Hiraea
What is the natural habitat of Hiraea mcvaughii?
Tropical forests of Mexico
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,