Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insculpta
ID:
717793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 65 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717126

Common Names

  • Heisteria insculpta
  • Engraved Heisteria
  • Heisteria

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Description

Heisteria insculpta (also called sculptured 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 insculpta 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

The flowers of Heisteria insculpta are yellow, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria insculpta is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Heisteria insculpta

Heisteria insculpta is native to South America.

Heisteria insculpta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heisteria insculpta?

Heisteria insculpta

What is the common name of Heisteria insculpta?

Insculpta Heisteria

What is the natural habitat of Heisteria insculpta?

Heisteria insculpta is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil

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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