Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 819 (1934 publ. 1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657901
Common Names
- Herreriopsis elegans
- Elegans Herreriopsis
- Elegans Tree
Synonyms
- Herreriopsis elegans luteiflora H.Perrier [unknown]
Description
Herreriopsis elegans (also called Elegans Herreriopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a short trunk and a wide, spreading crown. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Herreriopsis elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herreriopsis elegans has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herreriopsis elegans is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Herreriopsis elegans
Herreriopsis elegans can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Herreriopsis elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herreriopsis elegans?
Herreriopsis elegans
What is the common name of Herreriopsis elegans?
Cocoa Plum
Where is Herreriopsis elegans native to?
Brazil
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Agave acicularis,
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Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
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Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,