Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
979771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 508 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979109

Common Names

  • Hamelia papillosa
  • Papillose Hamelia
  • Tropical Firebush

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Uses & Benefits

Hamelia papillosa is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a showy display of bright pink 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 papillosa are small, tubular, and yellow in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hamelia papillosa 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 papillosa

Hamelia papillosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-96030: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.