Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Nelson) Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia v. 104. 1909 [5 Aug 1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284942
Common Names
- Hesperonia limosa
- Limosa Hesperonia
- Limosa Skipper
Description
Hesperonia limosa (also called 'Limosa Hesperonia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 8-10 m. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, with a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperonia limosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hesperonia limosa var. gracilis Standl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperonia limosa has small, yellow-green flowers with a pleasant smell. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperonia limosa is a drought-tolerant shrub. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Hesperonia limosa
Hesperonia limosa can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Hesperonia limosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperonia limosa?
Hesperonia limosa
What is the common name of Hesperonia limosa?
Limosa Hesperonia
What is the growth habit of Hesperonia limosa?
Hesperonia limosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree
Species in the Hesperonia genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,