Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
pusilla
ID:
443819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 32:143. (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443151



Common Names

  • Hornstedtia pusilla
  • Pusillous Hornstedtia
  • Dwarf Hornstedtia


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Description

Hornstedtia pusilla (also called Dwarf Hornstedtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in wet forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hornstedtia pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hornstedtia pusilla has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hornstedtia pusilla is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during the summer months. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hornstedtia pusilla

Hornstedtia pusilla is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Hornstedtia pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia pusilla?

Hornstedtia pusilla

What is the common name of Hornstedtia pusilla?

Dwarf Hornstedtia

What is the family of Hornstedtia pusilla?

Rutaceae

Species in the Hornstedtia genus

Hornstedtia affinis, Hornstedtia beccarii, Hornstedtia conica, Hornstedtia conoidea, Hornstedtia cyathifera, Hornstedtia deliana, Hornstedtia elongata, Hornstedtia gracilis, Hornstedtia hainanensis, Hornstedtia havilandii, Hornstedtia incana, Hornstedtia irosinensis, Hornstedtia leonurus, Hornstedtia longipes, Hornstedtia lophophora, Hornstedtia microcheila, Hornstedtia minor, Hornstedtia minuta, Hornstedtia mollis, Hornstedtia paludosa, Hornstedtia parviflora, Hornstedtia peninsularis, Hornstedtia pininga, Hornstedtia propinqua, Hornstedtia pusilla, Hornstedtia reticosa, Hornstedtia reticulata, Hornstedtia rubra, Hornstedtia rumphii, Hornstedtia sanhan, Hornstedtia scottiana, Hornstedtia scyphifera, Hornstedtia striolata, Hornstedtia subviridis, Hornstedtia tomentosa, Hornstedtia triloba, Hornstedtia putih, Hornstedtia merahjambu, Hornstedtia bella, Hornstedtia garbosa,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

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