Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
povedae
ID:
717814

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

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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.

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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

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 kew-2842075: Based on the initial data import
Quírico Jiménez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Jiménez' in the authors string.
Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.