Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
718830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: 67. 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718163



Common Names

  • Helietta apiculata
  • Apiculata Helietta
  • Helietta Apiculata


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Synonyms

  • Esenbeckia cuspidata Engl. [unknown]
  • Helietta cuspidata Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Helietta cuspidata gracilis Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Helietta cuspidata latifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Helietta cuspidata subobtusa Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Helietta longifoliata Britton [unknown]

Description

Helietta apiculata (also called Apiculate Helietta, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Monimiaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina, and is found in humid and sub-humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m in altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Helietta apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helietta apiculata are white or cream-colored, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helietta apiculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the seedlings or cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Helietta apiculata

Helietta apiculata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Helietta apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helietta apiculata?

Helietta apiculata

What is the common name of Helietta apiculata?

Apiculata

What is the family of Helietta apiculata?

Sterculiaceae

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2843303: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.