Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
983047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 117 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982385

Common Names

  • Panamanian Hillia
  • Hillia panamensis
  • Panama Hillia

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Description

Hillia panamensis (also called 'Panama Hillia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hillia panamensis 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 panamensis 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 panamensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.

Where to Find Hillia panamensis

Hillia panamensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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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