Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
1334401

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 145 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346855



Common Names

  • Hiraea Venezuelana
  • Venezuelana Hiraea
  • Venezuelana's Hiraea


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Description

Hiraea venezuelana (also called 'Venezuelan 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 venezuelana is used as a source of food, fuel, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hiraea venezuelana is a small, white to pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiraea venezuelana 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 venezuelana

Hiraea venezuelana is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Hiraea venezuelana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea venezuelana?

Hiraea venezuelana

What is the common name of Hiraea venezuelana?

Venezuelan Hiraea

What is the natural habitat of Hiraea venezuelana?

Tropical forests of Venezuela

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,

References

Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.