Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
merrittii
ID:
1228608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 24: 338 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227946





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Description

Hildegardia merrittii (also called Merritt's Hildegardia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 10 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hildegardia merrittii is used as a source of firewood and charcoal. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather. The wood is also used for making furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hildegardia merrittii has small, white flowers, small, black seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hildegardia merrittii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in an area with some shelter from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hildegardia merrittii

Hildegardia merrittii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

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 tro-50052905: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.