Heterocentron hirtellum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtellum
ID:
1082308
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn. ex Donn.Sm.) L.O.Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 567 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081646
Common Names
- Heterocentron hirtellum
- Hairy Heterocentron
- Hairy Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterocentron hirtellum (also called Hairy Heterocentron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocentron hirtellum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterocentron hirtellum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterocentron hirtellum is a shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Heterocentron hirtellum
Heterocentron hirtellum is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Heterocentron genus
Heterocentron elegans, Heterocentron glandulosum, Heterocentron subtriplinervium, Heterocentron hirtellum, Heterocentron suffruticosum, Heterocentron muricatum, Heterocentron mexicanum, Heterocentron purpureum, Heterocentron alatum, Heterocentron evansii, Heterocentron chimalapanum, Heterocentron laxiflorum, Heterocentron arstedii, Heterocentron dicranantherum, Heterocentron humboldtianum, Heterocentron breedlovei, Heterocentron occidentale, Heterocentron chiapense,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303311: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.