Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
leptotricha
ID:
508064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) J.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 186 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507396



Common Names

  • Leptotricha Heckeldora
  • Heckeldora leptotricha
  • Leptotricha Heckeldora


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Synonyms

  • Guarea leptotricha Harms [unknown]

Description

Heckeldora leptotricha (also called Slender Heckeldora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Heckeldora leptotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heckeldora leptotricha is a white to yellow-green, 5-petalled flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heckeldora leptotricha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Heckeldora leptotricha

Heckeldora leptotricha is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Heckeldora leptotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heckeldora leptotricha?

Heckeldora leptotricha

What is the natural habitat of Heckeldora leptotricha?

Dry grasslands

What is the flowering season of Heckeldora leptotricha?

Spring

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Jan Jacobus Friedrich Egmond de Wilde (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.