Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Whiffin & Foreman
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 451 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284591
Common Names
- Wilkiea pubescens
- Downy Wilkiea
- Wilkiea pubescens
Description
Wilkiea pubescens (also called hairy wilkiea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wilkiea pubescens is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Wilkiea pubescens are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wilkiea pubescens is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Wilkiea pubescens
Wilkiea pubescens is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Wilkiea pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wilkiea pubescens?
Wilkiea pubescens
What type of plant is Wilkiea pubescens?
It is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Wilkiea pubescens native to?
Wilkiea pubescens is native to Australia.
Species in the Wilkiea genus
Wilkiea austroqueenslandica,
Wilkiea foremanii,
Wilkiea cordata,
Wilkiea hylandii,
Wilkiea smithii,
Wilkiea macrophylla,
Wilkiea wardellii,
Wilkiea angustifolia,
Wilkiea hugeliana,
Wilkiea longipes,
Wilkiea pubescens,
Wilkiea rigidifolia,
Wilkiea huegeliana,
Wilkiea kaarruana,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,