Heritiera albiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Penerbitan Madj. Penget. Indonesia 1: 64 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720293
Common Names
- Heritiera albiflora
- White-flowered Heritiera
- White-flowered Sea-mangrove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heritiera albiflora (also called 'White-Flowered Heritiera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Sterculiaceae family and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its small, deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Heritiera albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heritiera albiflora has small white flowers, with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heritiera albiflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Heritiera albiflora
Heritiera albiflora can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
Heritiera albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heritiera albiflora?
Heritiera albiflora
What is the common name of Heritiera albiflora?
White-flowered Heritiera
Where is Heritiera albiflora native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Heritiera genus
Heritiera actinophylla, Heritiera albiflora, Heritiera arafurensis, Heritiera augustata, Heritiera aurea, Heritiera borneensis, Heritiera burmensis, Heritiera catappa, Heritiera cordata, Heritiera densiflora, Heritiera dubia, Heritiera elata, Heritiera fomes, Heritiera gigantea, Heritiera globosa, Heritiera impressinervia, Heritiera javanica, Heritiera kuenstleri, Heritiera littoralis, Heritiera longipetiolata, Heritiera macrophylla, Heritiera macroptera, Heritiera magnifica, Heritiera montana, Heritiera novoguineensis, Heritiera ornithocephala, Heritiera papilio, Heritiera parvifolia, Heritiera peralata, Heritiera percoriacea, Heritiera polyandra, Heritiera pterospermoides, Heritiera rumphii, Heritiera simplicifolia, Heritiera solomonensis, Heritiera sumatrana, Heritiera sylvatica, Heritiera trifoliolata, Heritiera angustata, Heritiera utilis,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:823544-1: Based on the initial data import