Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 18: 163 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982380
Common Names
- Maxon's Hillia
- Maxon Hillia
- Hillia maxonii
Uses & Benefits
Hillia maxonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hillia maxonii has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hillia maxonii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Hillia maxonii
Hillia maxonii 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,