Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
717316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 4(1): 3.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716649

Common Names

  • Brasiliense Hedyosmum
  • Hedyosmum Brasiliense
  • Brasiliense

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Description

Hedyosmum brasiliense (also called Brazilian hedyosmum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and alternate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyosmum brasiliense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyosmum brasiliense has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyosmum brasiliense is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hedyosmum brasiliense

Hedyosmum brasiliense is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Hedyosmum brasiliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum brasiliense?

Hedyosmum brasiliense

What is the common name of Hedyosmum brasiliense?

Brazilian hedyosmum

What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum brasiliense?

Forests

Species in the Hedyosmum genus

Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari, Hedyosmum lechleri, Hedyosmum burgerianum, Hedyosmum correanum, Hedyosmum orientale, Hedyosmum grisebachii, Hedyosmum subintegrum, Hedyosmum nutans, Hedyosmum sprucei, Hedyosmum anisodorum, Hedyosmum spectabile, Hedyosmum angustifolium, Hedyosmum cumbalense, Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum, Hedyosmum luteynii, Hedyosmum peruvianum, Hedyosmum steinii, Hedyosmum strigosum, Hedyosmum pungens, Hedyosmum purpurascens, Hedyosmum uniflorum, Hedyosmum narinoense,

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,