Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillii
ID:
683967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Horne ex Baker) H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 38 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683300

Common Names

  • Burckella hillii
  • Hillii Burckella
  • Burckella Hillii

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Description

Burckella hillii (also called Hill's Burckella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Limnocharitaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in moist forests. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall, with lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella hillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burckella hillii is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella hillii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Burckella hillii

Burckella hillii can be found in China.

Burckella hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella hillii?

Burckella hillii

What is the family of Burckella hillii?

Theaceae

What are the common names of Burckella hillii?

Hill's Burckella

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28051: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
John Horne (1835-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horne' in the authors string.