Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nicotianifolia
ID:
983318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 36: 56 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982656

Common Names

  • Hoffmannia nicotianifolia
  • Nicotiana-leaved Hoffmannia
  • Nicotiana-leaved False Acacia

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Description

Hoffmannia nicotianifolia (also called Nicotiana-leaved Hoffmannia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoffmannia nicotianifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoffmannia nicotianifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoffmannia nicotianifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Hoffmannia nicotianifolia

Hoffmannia nicotianifolia can be found in Mexico.

Species in the Hoffmannia genus

Hoffmannia guerrerensis, Hoffmannia oaxacensis, Hoffmannia lindenii, Hoffmannia stephaniae, Hoffmannia hidalgensis, Hoffmannia silviarum, Hoffmannia aggregata, Hoffmannia amplexifolia, Hoffmannia apodantha, Hoffmannia arborescens, Hoffmannia areolata, Hoffmannia aroensis, Hoffmannia asclepiadea, Hoffmannia asperula, Hoffmannia australis, Hoffmannia bernardii, Hoffmannia bullata, Hoffmannia caripensis, Hoffmannia cauliflora, Hoffmannia cercidifolia, Hoffmannia congesta, Hoffmannia conzattii, Hoffmannia coronata, Hoffmannia cryptoneura, Hoffmannia cuneatissima, Hoffmannia davidsoniae, Hoffmannia dichroantha, Hoffmannia discolor, Hoffmannia dotae, Hoffmannia duckei, Hoffmannia dwyeri, Hoffmannia ecuatoriana, Hoffmannia excelsa, Hoffmannia fortunensis, Hoffmannia gentryi, Hoffmannia gesnerioides, Hoffmannia ghiesbreghtii, Hoffmannia glabra, Hoffmannia hammelii, Hoffmannia hondurensis, Hoffmannia huehueteca, Hoffmannia inamoena, Hoffmannia ixtlanensis, Hoffmannia josefina, Hoffmannia killipii, Hoffmannia kirkbridei, Hoffmannia larensis, Hoffmannia latifolia, Hoffmannia laxa, Hoffmannia liesneriana,

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-99502: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.