Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
717819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 9 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717152

Common Names

  • Heisteria scandens
  • Climbing Heisteria
  • Heisteria

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Synonyms

  • Heisteria eurycarpa Standl. [unknown]
  • Heisteria fatoensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Heisteria uleana Sleumer [unknown]

Description

Heisteria scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens 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 scandens are white, 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 scandens 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 scandens

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

Heisteria scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heisteria scandens?

Heisteria scandens

What is the common name of Heisteria scandens?

Heisteria

What is the natural habitat of Heisteria scandens?

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