Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
populifolia
ID:
723974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Schott & Endl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Melet. Bot. : 33 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723307



Common Names

  • Hildegardia
  • Poplar Hildegardia
  • Hildegardia Poplifolia


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Description

Hildegardia populifolia (also called 'Poplar-leaved Hildegardia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hildegardia populifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hildegardia populifolia is a white or yellow five-petaled bloom with a black center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hildegardia populifolia is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted. It can also be propagated by layering, where a branch is bent down and covered with soil, and the roots will form at the point where the branch touches the soil.

Where to Find Hildegardia populifolia

Hildegardia populifolia is native to Australia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

Hildegardia populifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hildegardia populifolia?

Hildegardia populifolia

What type of plant is Hildegardia populifolia?

Tree

Where is Hildegardia populifolia found?

Australia

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824045-1: Based on the initial data import