Hilleria longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1092175
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Walter) Heimerl
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 61: 10. 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091513
Common Names
- Hilleria longifolia
- Longifolia Hilleria
- Hilleria Longifolia
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Hilleria longifolia (also called Long-leaved Hilleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Penaeaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and wet forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hilleria longifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hilleria longifolia is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Hilleria longifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida. It can be found in wet areas, such as swamps and marshes.
Species in the Hilleria genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24800009: Based on the initial data import
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.
Hans Paul Heinrich Walter (1882-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Walter' in the authors string.