Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
718838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 179 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718171



Common Names

  • Helietta glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Helietta
  • Helietta Glaucescens


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Synonyms

  • Helietta cubensis Monach. & Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Helietta glaucescens (also called Glaucous 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 glaucescens 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

Helietta glaucescens has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helietta glaucescens 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 glaucescens

Helietta glaucescens is native to Brazil.

Helietta glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helietta glaucescens?

Helietta glaucescens

What is the common name of Helietta glaucescens?

Glaucous Helietta

What is the natural habitat of Helietta glaucescens?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,