Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hihua
ID:
379771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 60: 196 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379103

Common Names

  • Hihua Nectandra
  • Hihua Nectandra
  • Nectandra hihua

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Synonyms

  • Laurus hihua Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Nectandra magnoliifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Nectandra bredemeyeriana Nees [unknown]
  • Nectandra glabrescens Benth. [unknown]
  • Nectandra albiflora Lundell [unknown]
  • Nectandra leucantha attenuata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra leucantha guianensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Sassafridium macrophyllum Rose [unknown]
  • Nectandra antillana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra magnoliaefolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Nectandra schomburgkii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra guanaiensis Rusby [unknown]
  • Nectandra maranonensis O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Nectandra tessmannii O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Nectandra leucantha peruviana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Laurus globosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Laurus borbonia Sw. [illegitimate]
  • Nectandra leucantha Griseb. [deprecated]
  • Ocotea salicifolia Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
  • Nectandra grandiflora latifolia Meisn. [illegitimate]

Description

Nectandra hihua (also called Hihua Nectandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra hihua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra hihua has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra hihua is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Nectandra hihua

Nectandra hihua can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Nectandra hihua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra hihua?

Nectandra hihua

What is the family of Nectandra hihua?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Nectandra hihua?

Hihua Nectandra

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2378839: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.