Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxonii
ID:
983042

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

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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.

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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 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,

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