Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
979758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 37: 53 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979096

Common Names

  • Hamelia longipes
  • Long-Stemmed Hamelia
  • Long-Stemmed Firebush

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Description

Hamelia longipes (also called Long-stalked 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 longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hamelia longipes is a tubular shape with five petals, usually yellow or orange in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hamelia longipes is a tropical shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a warm, moist environment. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun.

Where to Find Hamelia longipes

Hamelia longipes is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

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,

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