Hieronyma scabrida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
982997
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tul.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 66 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982335
Common Names
- Hieronyma scabrida
- Scabrous Aralia
- Scabrous False Castor Oil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hieronyma scabrida (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 scabrida 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 scabrida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hieronyma scabrida 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 scabrida
Hieronyma scabrida can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Species in the Hieronyma genus
Hieronyma alchorneoides, Hieronyma antioquensis, Hieronyma asperifolia, Hieronyma boliviana, Hieronyma clusioides, Hieronyma crassistipula, Hieronyma cubana, Hieronyma domingensis, Hieronyma duquei, Hieronyma fendleri, Hieronyma havanensis, Hieronyma huilensis, Hieronyma jamaicensis, Hieronyma macrocarpa, Hieronyma montana, Hieronyma nipensis, Hieronyma oblonga, Hieronyma ovata, Hieronyma paucinervis, Hieronyma reticulata, Hieronyma rufa, Hieronyma scabrida, Hieronyma scabra,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99182: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.