Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Collectanea 3: 204 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979074
Common Names
- Hamelia chrysantha
- Golden-Flowered Hamelia
- Golden-Flowered Firebush
Description
Hamelia chrysantha (also called Golden 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 yellow flowers and grows up to 6 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Hamelia chrysantha is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hamelia chrysantha are white or yellowish-white, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds of this plant are small, dark brown, and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hamelia chrysantha is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Hamelia chrysantha
Hamelia chrysantha is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Species in the Hamelia genus
Hamelia axillaris,
Hamelia barbata,
Hamelia calycosa,
Hamelia chrysantha,
Hamelia cuprea,
Hamelia longipes,
Hamelia macrantha,
Hamelia magnifolia,
Hamelia papillosa,
Hamelia patens,
Hamelia rostrata,
Hamelia rovirosae,
Hamelia sanguinea,
Hamelia ventricosa,
Hamelia xerocarpa,
Hamelia xorullensis,
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,