Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
1250951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) Kubitzki

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 89: 126 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250289

Common Names

  • Albiflora
  • Hernandia
  • Mistletoe

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Description

Hernandia albiflora (also called White-flowered Hernandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hernandia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hernandia albiflora has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hernandia albiflora is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hernandia albiflora

Hernandia albiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Hernandia albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hernandia albiflora?

Hernandia albiflora

What is the common name of Hernandia albiflora?

White-flowered Hernandia

What is the natural habitat of Hernandia albiflora?

It is native to Central America, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50154915: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.