Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
615470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 2: 32 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614802



Common Names

  • Colletia hystrix
  • Porcupine Colletia
  • Colletia hystrix


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Synonyms

  • Notophaena tomentosa Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia aciculata Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia armata Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia armata subglabra Sealy [unknown]
  • Colletia brevispina Phil. [unknown]
  • Colletia cataphracta Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia dumosa Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia hystrix brevispina Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia pungens Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa armata Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa cataphracta Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa pungens Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa valdiviana Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa veprecula Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosissima valdiviana (Phil.) Escal. ex Reichert [unknown]
  • Colletia tomentosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Colletia valdiviana Phil. [unknown]
  • Colletia veprecula Miers [unknown]
  • Discaria dumosa (Miers) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox dumosa Suess. [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox veprecula Suess. [unknown]
  • Colletia hystrix hystrix [unknown]

Description

Colletia hystrix (also called Prickly Colletia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforests. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Colletia hystrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colletia hystrix is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colletia hystrix is a shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also sensitive to frost.

Where to Find Colletia hystrix

Colletia hystrix is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Tanzania.

Colletia hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colletia hystrix?

Colletia hystrix

What type of plant is Colletia hystrix?

A shrub

Where is Colletia hystrix found?

South America

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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