Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonoi
ID:
983016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 42: 5 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982354

Common Names

  • Hillia bonoi
  • Bono's Hillia
  • Bono's False Castor Oil

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Description

Hillia bonoi (also called Brazilian Firecracker, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hillia bonoi has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hillia bonoi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hillia bonoi is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hillia bonoi

Hillia bonoi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central America and the Caribbean.

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