Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton & S.M.Scott
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 65: 49 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508345
Common Names
- Agalmyla Hilliardiae
- Hilliard's Agalmyla
- Hilliard's Wild Petunia
Description
Agalmyla hilliardiae (also called Hilliard's agalmyla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodland edges, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agalmyla hilliardiae is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, fencing, and other items. The bark is used to make medicines and dyes, and the leaves are used to make tea. The flowers are used for their scent and the fruits are used for their oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agalmyla hilliardiae has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agalmyla hilliardiae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Agalmyla hilliardiae
Agapetes arunachalensis can be found in the mountains of India.
Agalmyla hilliardiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agalmyla hilliardiae?
Agalmyla hilliardiae
What type of plant is Agalmyla hilliardiae?
A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae
Where is Agalmyla hilliardiae found?
It is native to Ethiopia and Somalia
Species in the Agalmyla genus
Agalmyla hilliardiae,
Agalmyla affinis,
Agalmyla aitinyuensis,
Agalmyla ambonica,
Agalmyla angiensis,
Agalmyla angustifolia,
Agalmyla aurantiaca,
Agalmyla beccarii,
Agalmyla bicolor,
Agalmyla biflora,
Agalmyla bilirana,
Agalmyla borneensis,
Agalmyla bracteata,
Agalmyla brevifolia,
Agalmyla brevipes,
Agalmyla brownii,
Agalmyla calelanensis,
Agalmyla centralis,
Agalmyla chalmersii,
Agalmyla chorisepala,
Agalmyla chrysostyla,
Agalmyla clarkei,
Agalmyla columneoides,
Agalmyla decipiens,
Agalmyla dentatisepala,
Agalmyla diandra,
Agalmyla elegans,
Agalmyla elongata,
Agalmyla erecta,
Agalmyla exannulata,
Agalmyla formosa,
Agalmyla gjellerupii,
Agalmyla glabra,
Agalmyla glabrisepala,
Agalmyla glandulosa,
Agalmyla gracilis,
Agalmyla hirta,
Agalmyla hooglenii,
Agalmyla immersinervia,
Agalmyla inaequidentata,
Agalmyla insularis,
Agalmyla javanica,
Agalmyla johannis-winkleri,
Agalmyla keysseri,
Agalmyla kowapiana,
Agalmyla lavandulacea,
Agalmyla leuserensis,
Agalmyla lobata,
Agalmyla longiattenuata,
Agalmyla longipetiolata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Steve M. Scott: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Scott' in the authors string.