Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hedgei
ID:
746528

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gangop. & A.Sarmah

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. 14: 163 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745861

Common Names

  • Phoebe hedgei
  • Hedgei Phoebe
  • Hedgei

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Description

Phoebe hedgei (also called Hedge's Phoebe, among many other common names) is a tree native to the Caribbean. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has leathery leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe hedgei has many non-medical uses, including as a food source for wildlife, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoebe hedgei has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe hedgei is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Phoebe hedgei

Phoebe hedgei is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Phoebe hedgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoebe hedgei?

Phoebe hedgei

What is the common name of Phoebe hedgei?

Hedge's phoebe

What is the natural habitat of Phoebe hedgei?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Phoebe genus

Phoebe forbesii, Phoebe cuneata, Phoebe elliptica, Phoebe dehaasiifolia, Phoebe glabrifolia, Phoebe cuspidata, Phoebe cooperiana, Phoebe clemensii, Phoebe obtusa, Phoebe javanica, Phoebe laevis, Phoebe kunstleri, Phoebe kjellbergii, Phoebe incerta, Phoebe holosericea, Phoebe leiophylla, Phoebe lucida, Phoebe birmanica, Phoebe wightii, Phoebe tenuifolia, Phoebe siamensis, Phoebe assamica, Phoebe baishyae, Phoebe lummaoensis, Phoebe prazeri, Phoebe liana, Phoebe hedgei, Phoebe tavoyana, Phoebe angustifolia, Phoebe attenuata, Phoebe canescens, Phoebe chartacea, Phoebe excelsa, Phoebe lanceolata, Phoebe macrophylla, Phoebe pallida, Phoebe sterculioides, Phoebe formosana, Phoebe legendrei, Phoebe sheareri, Phoebe hainanensis, Phoebe hunanensis, Phoebe faberi, Phoebe grandis, Phoebe kwangsiensis, Phoebe bournei, Phoebe hui, Phoebe macrocarpa, Phoebe hungmoensis, Phoebe yaiensis,

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

Mohan Gangopadhyay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gangop.' in the authors string.
Anupam Sarmah (b.2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Sarmah' in the authors string.