Hernandia wendtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wendtii
ID:
1247511
Status:
valid
Authors:
Espejo
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Fl. Veracruz 67: 14 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246849
Common Names
- Hernandia wendtii
- Hernandia
- Wendtii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hernandia wendtii (also called Wendt's Hernandia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small white flowers and is found in dry, sandy soils, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Hernandia wendtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hernandia wendtii has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hernandia wendtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the plants in the fall.
Where to Find Hernandia wendtii
Hernandia wendtii is native to the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. It can be found growing in wet, tropical forests.
Hernandia wendtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hernandia wendtii?
Hernandia wendtii
What is the common name of Hernandia wendtii?
Wendt's Hernandia
What is the natural habitat of Hernandia wendtii?
Hernandia wendtii is native to Central America, where it is found in tropical rainforests.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50138572: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.