Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
catalpifolia
ID:
721264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Harris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Torreya 11: 174 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720597

Common Names

  • Hernandia catalpifolia
  • Catalpa-Leaf Hernandia
  • Catalpa-Leaf Sea Apple

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Description

Hernandia catalpifolia (also called Catalpa-Leaf Hernandia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hernandia catalpifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it a low maintenance plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hernandia catalpifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hernandia catalpifolia is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly. Pruning and training should be done to encourage branching and to keep the tree in a desired shape.

Where to Find Hernandia catalpifolia

Hernandia catalpifolia is native to the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.

Hernandia catalpifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hernandia catalpifolia?

Hernandia catalpifolia

What is the common name of Hernandia catalpifolia?

Catalpa-leaved Hernandia

Where is Hernandia catalpifolia found?

West Africa

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
William Harris (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120656-2: Based on the initial data import