Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
excelsa
ID:
717200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 106 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716533

Common Names

  • Heberdenia excelsa
  • Tall Heberdenia
  • Excelsa Heberdenia

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Synonyms

  • Myrsine excelsa (Aiton) Link [unknown]
  • Myrsine heberdenia (Aiton) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria bahamensis Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria excelsa Lam. [unknown]
  • Ardisia bahamensis (Gaertn.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia excelsa Aiton [unknown]
  • Icacorea bahamensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Heberdenia bahamensis (Gaertn.) Sprague [unknown]

Description

Heberdenia excelsa (also called Tall Heberdenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky areas and open shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Heberdenia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heberdenia excelsa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heberdenia excelsa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back stems in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Heberdenia excelsa

Heberdenia excelsa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Heberdenia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heberdenia excelsa?

Heberdenia excelsa

What is the common name of Heberdenia excelsa?

Tall Heberdenia

What is the natural habitat of Heberdenia excelsa?

Dry grasslands and rocky hillsides

Species in the Heberdenia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588603-1: Based on the initial data import