Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 18: 179 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982704
Common Names
- Hoffmannia subauriculata
- Hoffmannia Subauriculate
- Hoffmannia Subauriculated
Description
Hoffmannia subauriculata (also called Subauriculate 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 subauriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoffmannia subauriculata has bright yellow flowers with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and slender with a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoffmannia subauriculata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix until roots form. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Hoffmannia subauriculata
Hoffmannia subauriculata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
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,