Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
bennae
ID:
722242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.-Fél.) Paiva

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 50: 127 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721575

Common Names

  • Heterosamara Bennae
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Bush

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Synonyms

  • Polygala bennae Jacq.-Fél. [unknown]

Description

Heterosamara bennae (also called Chupa-chupa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterosamara bennae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterosamara bennae is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterosamara bennae can be 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 healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Heterosamara bennae

Heterosamara bennae is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Heterosamara bennae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterosamara bennae?

Heterosamara bennae

What is the common name of Heterosamara bennae?

Benna's Heterosamara

What is the family of Heterosamara bennae?

Malpighiaceae

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.