Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
979772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 16 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979110

Common Names

  • Hamelia patens
  • Spreading Hamelia
  • Tropical Firebush

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Uses & Benefits

Hamelia patens is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a showy display of bright yellow 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 patens 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 patens 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 patens

Hamelia patens 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,

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