Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 108: 211 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318057
Common Names
- Hiraea holmgreniorum
- Holmgreniorum Hiraea
- Holmgreniorum-leaved Hiraea
Description
Hiraea holmgreniorum (also called Holmgren's Hiraea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, forests, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hiraea holmgreniorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hiraea holmgreniorum are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hiraea holmgreniorum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are established.
Where to Find Hiraea holmgreniorum
Hiraea holmgreniorum is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Hiraea holmgreniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiraea holmgreniorum?
Hiraea holmgreniorum
What is the family of Hiraea holmgreniorum?
Melastomataceae
What is the distribution of Hiraea holmgreniorum?
Brazil
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,