Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.Jiménez & S.Knapp
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. London, Bot. 30(1): 1. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717147
Common Names
- Heisteria povedae
- Poveda's Heisteria
- Heisteria
Description
Heisteria povedae (also called Poveda's 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 povedae 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 povedae are pink, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heisteria povedae 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 povedae
Heisteria povedae is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Heisteria povedae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heisteria povedae?
Heisteria povedae
What is the common name of Heisteria povedae?
Heisteria
What is the natural habitat of Heisteria povedae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Heisteria genus
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,
Heisteria latifolia,
Heisteria macrophylla,
Heisteria maguirei,
Heisteria maytenoides,
Heisteria media,
Heisteria nitida,
Heisteria ovata,
Heisteria parvifolia,
Heisteria pentandra,
Heisteria povedae,
Heisteria scandens,
Heisteria spruceana,
Heisteria zimmereri,
Heisteria trillesiana,
Heisteria cauliflora,
Heisteria laxiflora,
Heisteria salicifolia,
Heisteria silvianii,
Heisteria skutchii,
Heisteria amphoricarpa,
Heisteria huberiana,
Heisteria perianthomega,
Heisteria erythrocarpa,
Heisteria pacifica,
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
Quírico Jiménez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Jiménez' in the authors string.