Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 3: 424 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253082
Common Names
- Hiraea obovata
- Obovata Hiraea
- Obovata Hiraea Tree
Description
Hiraea obovata (also called Obovate Hiraea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical forests and can reach up to 4 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Hiraea obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hiraea obovata has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hiraea obovata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be trained to climb a trellis or wall.
Where to Find Hiraea obovata
Hiraea obovata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Hiraea obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiraea obovata?
Hiraea obovata
What are the common names of Hiraea obovata?
Oval-leaved Hiraea
What type of plant is Hiraea obovata?
Tree
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,