Hylocarpa heterocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
1247954
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ducke) Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 85 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247292
Common Names
- Hylocarpa Heterocarpa
- Heterocarpa Hylocarpa
- Hylocarpa Heterocarpa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hylocarpa heterocarpa (also called Heterocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a woody shrub that grows in tropical forests and is characterized by its thick, woody stems and large, oval leaves. The flowers are white or yellow and the fruits are small, round capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Hylocarpa heterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hylocarpa heterocarpa is white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-green stem.
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Hylocarpa heterocarpa can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Hylocarpa heterocarpa
Hylocarpa heterocarpa is native to Colombia and can be found in the Magdalena Valley.
Hylocarpa heterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylocarpa heterocarpa?
Hylocarpa heterocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Hylocarpa heterocarpa?
It is found in the tropical forests of South America.
What are the common uses of Hylocarpa heterocarpa?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for animals.
Species in the Hylocarpa genus
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50140878: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.