Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1043344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verdc.) A.Delgado

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot.98: 1709 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042682

Common Names

  • Helicotropis hookeri
  • Hookeri Helicotropis
  • Hooker's Helicotropis

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Description

Helicotropis hookeri (also called Hooker's Helicotropis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and small, leathery leaves. Its yellow flowers are arranged in a terminal cyme. It is found in dry, rocky woods and ridges.

Uses & Benefits

Helicotropis hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helicotropis hookeri has white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicotropis hookeri is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.

Where to Find Helicotropis hookeri

Helicotropis hookeri is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Alfonso Delgado Salinas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Delgado' in the authors string.