Hippotis peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Karst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 1: 34 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982533
Common Names
- Hippotis Peruviana
- Peruviana Hippotis
- Hippotis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hippotis peruviana (also called Peruvian Hippotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. The plant has white flowers and is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Hippotis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippotis peruviana is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hippotis peruviana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, it should be spaced at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer. Prune in the late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hippotis peruviana
Hippotis peruviana can be found in Peru.
Species in the Hippotis genus
Hippotis panamensis, Hippotis stellata, Hippotis comosa, Hippotis albiflora, Hippotis brevipes, Hippotis grandiflora, Hippotis lasseri, Hippotis mollis, Hippotis peruviana, Hippotis subelongata, Hippotis triflora, Hippotis tubiflora, Hippotis hirsutissima, Hippotis brevistipula, Hippotis vasqueziana, Hippotis elegantula, Hippotis ecuatoriana, Hippotis antioquiana,
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-99384: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.