Hillia pumila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 473 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921696
Common Names
- Hillia pumila
- Pumila Hillia
- Pumila Hillia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hillia pumila (also called 'Hillia', 'Hillia pumila', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is common in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Hillia pumila is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hillia pumila has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hillia pumila is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Hillia pumila
Hillia pumila is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
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-467304: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.