Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
helleri
ID:
566049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose ex Heller) Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Sida 9(3): 197. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565381



Common Names

  • Billieturnera helleri
  • Heller's Billieturnera
  • Heller's Tree


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Synonyms

  • Disella cuneifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Sida grayana Clement [unknown]
  • Sida helleri Rose ex A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Billieturnera helleri (also called Heller's Billieturnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are up to 8 cm long. It is native to South America and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Billieturnera helleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Billieturnera helleri are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billieturnera helleri is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Billieturnera helleri

Billieturnera helleri can be found in Mexico.

Billieturnera helleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billieturnera helleri?

Billieturnera helleri

What is the common name of Billieturnera helleri?

Heller's Appleberry

What is the natural habitat of Billieturnera helleri?

Dry sclerophyll forests

Species in the Billieturnera genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676017: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.