Hamelia macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Caribbean Forester 9: 274 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979100
Common Names
- Hamelia macrantha
- Scarletbush
- Firebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hamelia macrantha (also called Large-flowered Hamelia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, erect, leafy stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are white with yellowish-green lips. It is found in humid montane forests, usually in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hamelia macrantha is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a showy display of bright red flowers and glossy green leaves. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hamelia macrantha are small, tubular, and bright red in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hamelia macrantha 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 macrantha
Hamelia macrantha is native to Mexico, Central America, 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-96021: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.