Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ternifolia
ID:
724644

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 257. 1840 [Apr 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723977

Common Names

  • Hiraea ternifolia
  • Ternifolia Hiraea
  • Ternifolia's Hiraea

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Description

Hiraea ternifolia (also called 'Hooker's hiraea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the islands of New Zealand and is found in coastal and lowland forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea ternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hiraea ternifolia var. peruviana J.F.Macbr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiraea ternifolia 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 ternifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Hiraea ternifolia

Hiraea ternifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Hiraea ternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea ternifolia?

Hiraea ternifolia

What are the common names of Hiraea ternifolia?

Hiraea, Wild olive

What is the natural habitat of Hiraea ternifolia?

Tropical and subtropical climates

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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