Hamelia axillaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 46 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979064
Common Names
- Hamelia axillaris
- Axillary Hamelia
- Axillary Firebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hamelia axillaris (also called Scarletbush, Firebush, and Texas Firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry, open woods and thickets, as well as along roadsides and in disturbed areas. It has bright red flowers and grows up to 6 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Hamelia axillaris is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hamelia axillaris has small, yellow flowers with a reddish-brown center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hamelia axillaris can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hamelia axillaris
Hamelia axillaris is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Species in the Hamelia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-95989: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.