Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
greggii
ID:
1257349

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 333 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256687

Common Names

  • Hiraea greggii
  • Greggii Hiraea
  • Hiraea

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Description

Hiraea greggii (also called Gregg's Hiraea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is a shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry scrub and open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea greggii has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiraea greggii has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown cone. Its seedlings have two needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiraea greggii is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seed should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hiraea greggii

Hiraea greggii is native to Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Hiraea greggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea greggii?

Hiraea greggii

What is the common name of Hiraea greggii?

Gregg's holly

What is the natural habitat of Hiraea greggii?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico

Species in the Hiraea genus

Hiraea affinis, Hiraea apaporiensis, Hiraea barclayana, Hiraea barredae, Hiraea brachyptera, Hiraea bullata, Hiraea buntingii, Hiraea celiana, Hiraea colombiana, Hiraea cuiabensis, Hiraea fagifolia, Hiraea faginea, Hiraea ferruginea, Hiraea fimbriata, Hiraea glabrata, Hiraea hypoleuca, Hiraea mutisiana, Hiraea neblinensis, Hiraea opulifolia, Hiraea reclinata, Hiraea sanctae-marthae, Hiraea schultesii, Hiraea sclerophylla, Hiraea smilacina, Hiraea sphaerandra, Hiraea steyermarkii, Hiraea tepuiensis, Hiraea ternifolia, Hiraea transiens, Hiraea cephalotes, Hiraea cujabensis, Hiraea cuneata, Hiraea oxyota, Hiraea pachypoda, Hiraea crassipes, Hiraea villosa, Hiraea grandifolia, Hiraea papilionacea, Hiraea quapara, Hiraea klugii, Hiraea haberi, Hiraea gracieana, Hiraea morii, Hiraea christianeae, Hiraea perplexa, Hiraea valida, Hiraea idroboana, Hiraea longipilifera, Hiraea putumayensis, Hiraea guapecita,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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