Hindsia arianeae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Di Maio
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bradea 8: 46 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982469
Common Names
- Hindsia arianeae
- Ariane's Hindsia
- Ariane's False-mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hindsia arianeae (also called Ariane's Hindsia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hindsia arianeae 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
The flower of Hindsia arianeae is a yellow-greenish color, with a white center and a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hindsia arianeae 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 Hindsia arianeae
Hindsia arianeae can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Hindsia genus
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-99317: Based on the initial data import
Fernando Régis Di Maio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Di Maio' in the authors string.