Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longipilifera
ID:
1243027

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 238 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242365

Common Names

  • Longipilifera Hiraea
  • Hiraea longipilifera
  • Hiraea

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Description

Hiraea longipilifera (also called long-haired hiraea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a stem that is erect and branched, with leaves that are alternate and pinnate. It is found in grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea longipilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiraea longipilifera has a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiraea longipilifera is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Hiraea longipilifera

Hiraea longipilifera is native to Colombia.

Hiraea longipilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiraea longipilifera?

Hiraea longipilifera

What is the common name of Hiraea longipilifera?

Long-haired Hiraea

What is the family of Hiraea longipilifera?

Clusiaceae

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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