Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
nitidissima
ID:
1329593

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunal) Chaowasku

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(2)-23: 3 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342047

Common Names

  • Huberantha nitidissima
  • Nitidissima Huberantha
  • Huberantha

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Description

Huberantha nitidissima (also called Shiny Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow with a conical shape. It grows in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Huberantha nitidissima is a species of shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huberantha nitidissima has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huberantha nitidissima is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that reaches up to 8 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Huberantha nitidissima

Huberantha nitidissima is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western regions of the country.

Huberantha nitidissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huberantha nitidissima?

Huberantha nitidissima

What is the common name of Huberantha nitidissima?

Nitidissima Huberantha

What is the natural habitat of Huberantha nitidissima?

Huberantha nitidissima is native to Indonesia and grows in moist montane forests

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146164-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.