Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
1087919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 17: n.º 7 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087257

Common Names

  • Heisteria cauliflora
  • Cauliflorous Heisteria
  • Cauliflora Heisteria

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Description

Heisteria cauliflora (also called Cauliflower Heisteria, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heisteria cauliflora is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are initially pale green, turning dark green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria cauliflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Heisteria cauliflora

Heisteria cauliflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Heisteria genus

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,

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