Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
1264273

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Jørg. & C.Ulloa

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 69(29-31): 72 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263611

Common Names

  • Pacifica Heisteria
  • Pacifica
  • Heisteria Pacifica

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Description

Heisteria pacifica (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heisteria pacifica has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria pacifica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Heisteria pacifica

Heisteria pacifica is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Heisteria pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heisteria pacifica?

Heisteria pacifica

What is the common name of Heisteria pacifica?

Pacific Heisteria

What is the natural habitat of Heisteria pacifica?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50209333: Based on the initial data import
María del Carmen Ulloa Ulloa (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ulloa' in the authors string.
Peter Møller Jørgensen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Jørg.' in the authors string.