Status:
valid
Authors:
(Exell) Kosterm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 24: 337 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141221
Common Names
- Hildegardia migeodii
- Migeod's Hildegardia
- Migeod's False Buttonweed
Description
Hildegardia migeodii (also called Migeod's Hildegardia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It is native to India, and can be found in open forests, scrub, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Hildegardia migeodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hildegardia migeodii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hildegardia migeodii is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Hildegardia migeodii
Hildegardia migeodii is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Hildegardia genus
Hildegardia australiensis,
Hildegardia barteri,
Hildegardia gillettii,
Hildegardia populifolia,
Hildegardia sundaica,
Hildegardia dauphinensis,
Hildegardia erythrosiphon,
Hildegardia perrieri,
Hildegardia ankaranensis,
Hildegardia migeodii,
Hildegardia merrittii,
Hildegardia cubensis,
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,