Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustrifolia
ID:
1139117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 273 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138455

Common Names

  • Halleria ligustrifolia
  • Ligustrum Halleria
  • Ligustrum Tree-fuchsia

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Description

Halleria ligustrifolia (also called Fuchsia tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody base and a slender stem. It is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Halleria ligustrifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halleria ligustrifolia is yellow and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halleria ligustrifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Halleria ligustrifolia

Halleria ligustrifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803580-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].