Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
1229106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Sprague

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1909: 348 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228444



Common Names

  • Utilis Heritiera
  • Utilis Manjack
  • Utilis Sea-Mangrove


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Description

Heritiera utilis (also called the Useful Heritiera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Heritiera utilis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used to attract pollinators. It has also been used as a medicinal plant and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heritiera utilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heritiera utilis can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.

Where to Find Heritiera utilis

Heritiera utilis is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Heritiera utilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heritiera utilis?

Heritiera utilis

What is the common name of Heritiera utilis?

Giant mangrove

What is the natural habitat of Heritiera utilis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas near mangroves.

Species in the Heritiera genus

Heritiera actinophylla, Heritiera albiflora, Heritiera arafurensis, Heritiera augustata, Heritiera aurea, Heritiera borneensis, Heritiera burmensis, Heritiera catappa, Heritiera cordata, Heritiera densiflora, Heritiera dubia, Heritiera elata, Heritiera fomes, Heritiera gigantea, Heritiera globosa, Heritiera impressinervia, Heritiera javanica, Heritiera kuenstleri, Heritiera littoralis, Heritiera longipetiolata, Heritiera macrophylla, Heritiera macroptera, Heritiera magnifica, Heritiera montana, Heritiera novoguineensis, Heritiera ornithocephala, Heritiera papilio, Heritiera parvifolia, Heritiera peralata, Heritiera percoriacea, Heritiera polyandra, Heritiera pterospermoides, Heritiera rumphii, Heritiera simplicifolia, Heritiera solomonensis, Heritiera sumatrana, Heritiera sylvatica, Heritiera trifoliolata, Heritiera angustata, Heritiera utilis,

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,