Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
nukuhivensis
ID:
721275

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 86 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720608

Common Names

  • Hernandia nukuhivensis
  • Nuku Hiva Hernandia
  • Nuku Hiva Sea Apple

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Description

Hernandia nukuhivensis (also called Nuku Hiva Hernandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows to a height of 6-15 m and has a single, erect trunk. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are white or yellowish-white. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hernandia nukuhivensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it a low maintenance plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hernandia nukuhivensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hernandia nukuhivensis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hernandia nukuhivensis

Hernandia nukuhivensis is found in the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.

Hernandia nukuhivensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hernandia nukuhivensis?

Hernandia nukuhivensis

What is the common name of Hernandia nukuhivensis?

Nuku Hiva Hernandia

Where is Hernandia nukuhivensis found?

French Polynesia

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,