Heisteria amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 206 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717100
Common Names
- Heisteria amazonica
- Amazon Heisteria
- Heisteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heisteria amazonica (also called Amazon heisteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Olacaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heisteria amazonica has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heisteria amazonica has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heisteria amazonica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Heisteria amazonica
Heisteria amazonica is native to South America.
Heisteria amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heisteria amazonica?
Heisteria amazonica
What is the common name of Heisteria amazonica?
Amazonian Heisteria
What is the natural habitat of Heisteria amazonica?
Heisteria amazonica is found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States
Species in the Heisteria genus
Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta, Heisteria latifolia, Heisteria macrophylla, Heisteria maguirei, Heisteria maytenoides, Heisteria media, Heisteria nitida, Heisteria ovata, Heisteria parvifolia, Heisteria pentandra, Heisteria povedae, Heisteria scandens, Heisteria spruceana, Heisteria zimmereri, Heisteria trillesiana, Heisteria cauliflora, Heisteria laxiflora, Heisteria salicifolia, Heisteria silvianii, Heisteria skutchii, Heisteria amphoricarpa, Heisteria huberiana, Heisteria perianthomega, Heisteria erythrocarpa, Heisteria pacifica,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842015: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.