Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 1001 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718177
Common Names
- Helietta puberula
- Puberula Helietta
- Helietta Puberula
Description
Helietta puberula (also called Helietta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helietta puberula 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 puberula has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helietta puberula 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 puberula
Helietta puberula is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Helietta puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helietta puberula?
Helietta puberula
What is the common name of Helietta puberula?
Helietta puberula
What is the family of Helietta puberula?
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,