Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 7: 281 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718176
Common Names
- Helietta plaeana
- Plaeana Helietta
- Helietta Plaeana
Synonyms
- Esenbeckia atata Pittier [unknown]
Description
Helietta plaeana (also called Plaean Helietta, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in rainforest areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helietta plaeana 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 plaeana has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helietta plaeana 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 plaeana
Helietta plaeana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Helietta plaeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helietta plaeana?
Helietta plaeana
What is the common name of Helietta plaeana?
Helietta plaeana
What is the family of Helietta plaeana?
Asteraceae
Species in the Helietta genus
Helietta apiculata,
Helietta barrancae,
Helietta glaucescens,
Helietta glaziovii,
Helietta lucida,
Helietta plaeana,
Helietta puberula,
Helietta parvifolia,
Helietta mollis,
Helietta lottiae,
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,