Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hybrida
ID:
718913

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Van Geel) P.V.Heath

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
in Taxon 38: 126. 1989.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718246

Common Names

  • Hybrida Heliochia
  • Heliochia hybrida
  • Hybrida Helleochia

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Description

Heliochia hybrida (also called Heliochia, 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

Heliochia hybrida 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

The flower of Heliochia hybrida is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, light brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliochia hybrida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Heliochia hybrida

Heliochia hybrida is native to the Mediterranean region.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Heliochia genus

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
Pierre Corneille van Geel (1796-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Geel' in the authors string.