Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
HAMELIA Jacquin, Enum. Syst. Pl. 2, 16. 1760.
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TYPE: Hamelia patens Jacquin Lectotypified by Wernham, J. Bot. 49: 206. 1911.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamelia patens | FIREBUSH | Native FACU (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Dense, compact shrub; leaves 2-4 per node; petioles and midrib pale greenish; leaf blades glabrous to pubescent, often lustrous, 4.5-9 cm long, 1.5-3.6 cm wide; inflorescence with 20-50 flowers; corolla tubes yellow to orange, with a distinct basal constriction; non-native, primarily cultivated
1. Open shrub; leaves 2-3 per node; petioles and midribs reddish; leaf blades pubescent (esp. lower suface), relatively dull, mostly 6-18 cm long, 3-8 cm wide; inflorescence mostly with 20-30 flowers; corolla tubes pubescent, yellow-orange to red, with a subtle basal constriction; native and cultivated
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duhamelia | Duhamelia Persoon, Syn. Pl. 1: 203. 1805. | TYPE: = Hamelia Jacquin 1760. | |
| Tangaraca | Tangaraca Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 147, 609. 1763. | TYPE: = Hamelia Jacquin 1760. | |
| Tepesia | Tepesia C. F. Gaertner, Suppl. Carp. 72. 1806. | TYPE: Tepesia dubia C. F. Gaertner |