Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
717807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 18 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717140

Common Names

  • Heisteria nitida
  • Shiny Heisteria
  • Heisteria

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Synonyms

  • Rhaptostylum yapacaniense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhaptostylum nitidum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heisteria biflora Rusby [unknown]
  • Heisteria caloneura Sleumer [unknown]
  • Heisteria yapacaniensis K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Heisteria nitida (also called Shiny heisteria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oval-shaped. It produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida

Heisteria nitida is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Heisteria nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heisteria nitida?

Heisteria nitida

What is the common name of Heisteria nitida?

Heisteria

What is the natural habitat of Heisteria nitida?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,