Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1143041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 386 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142379



Common Names

  • Wikstroemia villosa
  • Villose Wikstroemia
  • Wikstroemia villosa


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Description

Wikstroemia villosa (also called Hairy Wikstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is usually found at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Wikstroemia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wikstroemia villosa has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wikstroemia villosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Wikstroemia villosa

Wikstroemia villosa is native to the tropical regions of Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Species in the Wikstroemia genus

Wikstroemia hanalei, Wikstroemia pilosa, Wikstroemia ovata, Wikstroemia bicornuta, Wikstroemia forbesii, Wikstroemia furcata, Wikstroemia monticola, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Wikstroemia phillyreifolia, Wikstroemia pulcherrima, Wikstroemia sandwicensis, Wikstroemia skottsbergiana, Wikstroemia uva-ursi, Wikstroemia villosa, Wikstroemia canescens, Wikstroemia australis, Wikstroemia mononectaria, Wikstroemia lanceolata, Wikstroemia indica, Wikstroemia leptophylla, Wikstroemia lichiangensis, Wikstroemia dolichantha, Wikstroemia scytophylla, Wikstroemia hainanensis, Wikstroemia chui, Wikstroemia nutans, Wikstroemia vaccinium, Wikstroemia liangii, Wikstroemia anhuiensis, Wikstroemia monnula, Wikstroemia gracilis, Wikstroemia stenophylla, Wikstroemia fargesii, Wikstroemia ligustrina, Wikstroemia angustifolia, Wikstroemia linoides, Wikstroemia micrantha, Wikstroemia subcyclolepidota, Wikstroemia johnplewsii, Wikstroemia huidongensis, Wikstroemia meyeniana, Wikstroemia glabra, Wikstroemia pachyrachis, Wikstroemia longipaniculata, Wikstroemia trichotoma, Wikstroemia capitata, Wikstroemia alternifolia, Wikstroemia retusa, Wikstroemia taiwanensis, Wikstroemia techinensis,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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