Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
silviarum
ID:
922352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 53: 261 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921687



Common Names

  • Hoffmannia silviarum
  • Silviarum Hoffmannia
  • Silviarum Hoffmannia Plant


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Description

Hoffmannia silviarum (also called 'Silviarum Hoffmannia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoffmannia silviarum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoffmannia silviarum has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoffmannia silviarum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Hoffmannia silviarum

Hoffmannia silviarum is native to Central America and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Hoffmannia genus

Hoffmannia guerrerensis, Hoffmannia oaxacensis, Hoffmannia lindenii, Hoffmannia stephaniae, Hoffmannia hidalgensis, Hoffmannia silviarum, Hoffmannia aggregata, Hoffmannia amplexifolia, Hoffmannia apodantha, Hoffmannia arborescens, Hoffmannia areolata, Hoffmannia aroensis, Hoffmannia asclepiadea, Hoffmannia asperula, Hoffmannia australis, Hoffmannia bernardii, Hoffmannia bullata, Hoffmannia caripensis, Hoffmannia cauliflora, Hoffmannia cercidifolia, Hoffmannia congesta, Hoffmannia conzattii, Hoffmannia coronata, Hoffmannia cryptoneura, Hoffmannia cuneatissima, Hoffmannia davidsoniae, Hoffmannia dichroantha, Hoffmannia discolor, Hoffmannia dotae, Hoffmannia duckei, Hoffmannia dwyeri, Hoffmannia ecuatoriana, Hoffmannia excelsa, Hoffmannia fortunensis, Hoffmannia gentryi, Hoffmannia gesnerioides, Hoffmannia ghiesbreghtii, Hoffmannia glabra, Hoffmannia hammelii, Hoffmannia hondurensis, Hoffmannia huehueteca, Hoffmannia inamoena, Hoffmannia ixtlanensis, Hoffmannia josefina, Hoffmannia killipii, Hoffmannia kirkbridei, Hoffmannia larensis, Hoffmannia latifolia, Hoffmannia laxa, Hoffmannia liesneriana,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467295: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.