Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 70 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241627
Common Names
- Valid Hiraea
- Hiraea Valida
- Valid Tree
Description
Hiraea valida (also called Valid Hiraea, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama and grows in wet montane forests. It has a woody stem with large, lobed leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hiraea valida is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hiraea valida has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hiraea valida is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a sterile, moist medium.
Where to Find Hiraea valida
Hiraea valida is native to Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Hiraea valida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiraea valida?
Hiraea valida
What is the natural habitat of Hiraea valida?
The natural habitat of Hiraea valida is tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What are the common uses of Hiraea valida?
Hiraea valida is commonly used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for its timber.
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,