Hillia longifilamentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 11: 32 (1989):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982369
Common Names
- Hillia longifilamentosa
- Long-filament Hillia
- Long-filament Hillia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Hillia longifilamentosa 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 longifilamentosa has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hillia longifilamentosa 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 longifilamentosa
Hillia longifilamentosa 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-99220: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.