Hillia illustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 202 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982364
Common Names
- Hillia illustris
- Illustrious Hillia
- Illustrious Hillia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hillia illustris (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 illustris 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
Hillia illustris has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hillia illustris 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 illustris
Hillia illustris can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Hillia genus
Hillia pumila, Hillia allenii, Hillia bonoi, Hillia costanensis, Hillia foldatsii, Hillia grayumii, Hillia illustris, Hillia killipii, Hillia longifilamentosa, Hillia loranthoides, Hillia macbridei, Hillia macromeris, Hillia macrophylla, Hillia maxonii, Hillia oaxacana, Hillia palmana, Hillia panamensis, Hillia parasitica, Hillia psammophila, Hillia rivalis, Hillia saldanhaei, Hillia tetrandra, Hillia triflora, Hillia ulei, Hillia wurdackii,
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-99216: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.