Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
717813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 20 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717146

Common Names

  • Heisteria pentandra
  • Five-Stamened Heisteria
  • Heisteria

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Synonyms

  • Rhaptostylum acutum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhaptostylum pentandrum Benth. ex Reissek [unknown]
  • Heisteria acuta Engl. [unknown]
  • Hemiheisteria pentandra Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Heisteria pentandra (also called Five-Stamened Heisteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of 6-15 m and has a single, erect trunk. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are white or yellowish-white. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria pentandra 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 pentandra are yellow, with five petals and a short, straight pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria pentandra 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 pentandra

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

Heisteria pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heisteria pentandra?

Heisteria pentandra

What is the common name of Heisteria pentandra?

Heisteria

What is the natural habitat of Heisteria pentandra?

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,

References