Status:
valid
Authors:
Guill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 7: 189 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720607
Common Names
- Hernandia moerenhoutiana
- Moerenhout's Hernandia
- Moerenhout's Sea Apple
Description
Hernandia moerenhoutiana (also called Moerenhout's Hernandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows to a height of 6-15 m and has a single, erect trunk. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are white or yellowish-white. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hernandia moerenhoutiana 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hernandia moerenhoutiana sub. samoensis (Hochr.) Kubitzki
Hernandia moerenhoutiana sub. elliptica H.St.John
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hernandia moerenhoutiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hernandia moerenhoutiana is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Hernandia moerenhoutiana
Hernandia moerenhoutiana can be found in the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.
Hernandia moerenhoutiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hernandia moerenhoutiana?
Hernandia moerenhoutiana
What is the common name of Hernandia moerenhoutiana?
Moerenhout's Hernandia
Where is Hernandia moerenhoutiana found?
West Africa
Species in the Hernandia genus
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,
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,