Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rovirosae
ID:
979782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 49: 211 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979120

Common Names

  • Hamelia rovirosae
  • Rovirosa's Hamelia
  • Tropical Firebush

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Uses & Benefits

Hamelia rovirosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hamelia rovirosae 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 rovirosae 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 rovirosae

Hamelia rovirosae 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