Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvianii
ID:
1087944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwacke

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Mineir. 2: 3 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087282

Common Names

  • Heisteria silvianii
  • Silvian's Heisteria
  • Silvianii Heisteria

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Description

Heisteria silvianii (also called Silvian's Heisteria, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria silvianii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heisteria silvianii is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are initially pale green, turning dark green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria silvianii is a small shrub native to the African continent. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Heisteria silvianii

Heisteria silvianii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

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,

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