Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
721998

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.D.Winter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 251 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721331

Common Names

  • Heteromorpha occidentalis
  • Western Heteromorpha
  • Western False Foxglove

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Description

Heteromorpha occidentalis (also called Heteromorpha trifoliata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has trifoliate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heteromorpha occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and as a traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteromorpha occidentalis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteromorpha occidentalis is a tropical shrub that is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the root system. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Heteromorpha occidentalis

Heteromorpha occidentalis is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Heteromorpha occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteromorpha occidentalis?

Heteromorpha occidentalis

What is the common name of Heteromorpha occidentalis?

Western Heteromorpha

What is the family of Heteromorpha occidentalis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2848021: Based on the initial data import
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.