Hillia rivalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 521 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982391
Common Names
- Rival's Hillia
- Rival Hillia
- Hillia rivalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hillia rivalis (also called 'Rival 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 rivalis 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 rivalis 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 rivalis 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 rivalis
Hillia rivalis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
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-99240: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.