Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolius
ID:
718848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 120 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718181

Common Names

  • Helinus integrifolius
  • Integrifolius Helinus
  • Helinus Integrifolius

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Synonyms

  • Mystacinus arabicus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ceanothus mystacinus DC. [unknown]
  • Gouania integrifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Helinus arabica Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Helinus scandens A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Willemetia scandens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Helinus integrifolius (also called Helinus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helinus integrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helinus integrifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helinus integrifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the seedlings or cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Helinus integrifolius

Helinus integrifolius is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Helinus integrifolius FAQ

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Asteraceae

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2843324: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.