Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
983069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 294 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982407

Common Names

  • Wurdack's Hillia
  • Wurdack Hillia
  • Hillia wurdackii

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Description

Hillia wurdackii (also called Hillia wurdackii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate, and have entire margins. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hillia wurdackii is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a natural insect repellent, and as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hillia wurdackii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hillia wurdackii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hillia wurdackii

Hillia wurdackii 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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