Helietta lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 182 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718174
Common Names
- Helietta lucida
- Lucida Helietta
- Helietta Lucida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helietta lucida (also called Shiny 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 lucida 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 lucida has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helietta lucida 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 lucida
Helietta lucida is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Helietta lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helietta lucida?
Helietta lucida
What is the common name of Helietta lucida?
Helietta lucida
What is the family of Helietta lucida?
Asteraceae
Species in the Helietta genus
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
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119586-2: Based on the initial data import