Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
982995

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Franco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 111: 334 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982333



Common Names

  • Hieronyma rufa
  • Red Aralia
  • Red False Castor Oil


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Description

Hieronyma rufa (also called Brazilian Firecracker, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hieronyma rufa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieronyma rufa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, round heads. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieronyma rufa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, it should be spaced at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer. Prune in the late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hieronyma rufa

Hieronyma rufa can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References