Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron ex G.E.Schatz & Le Thomas) Chaowasku
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(2)-23: 3 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315284
Common Names
- Pendula Huberantha
- Pendula Huberantha
- Pendulous Huberantha
Description
Huberantha pendula (also called 'Climbing Huberantha', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a pendulous habit with reddish-brown bark and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in dry deciduous forests and spiny bush habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huberantha pendula can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huberantha pendula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huberantha pendula is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Huberantha pendula
Huberantha pendula can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Huberantha pendula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberantha pendula?
Huberantha pendula
What type of plant is Huberantha pendula?
A shrub
Where is Huberantha pendula native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Huberantha genus
Huberantha decora,
Huberantha henrici,
Huberantha keraudreniae,
Huberantha multistamina,
Huberantha pendula,
Huberantha perrieri,
Huberantha amoena,
Huberantha capillata,
Huberantha ceramensis,
Huberantha cerasoides,
Huberantha forbesii,
Huberantha gracilis,
Huberantha hirta,
Huberantha humblotii,
Huberantha jenkinsii,
Huberantha korinti,
Huberantha leptopoda,
Huberantha loriformis,
Huberantha mossambicensis,
Huberantha nitidissima,
Huberantha rumphii,
Huberantha sambiranensis,
Huberantha stuhlmannii,
Huberantha tanganyikensis,
Huberantha trichoneura,
Huberantha verdcourtii,
Huberantha vitiensis,
Huberantha senjiana,
Huberantha palawanensis,
Huberantha papuana,
Huberantha flava,
Huberantha luensis,
Huberantha whistleri,
Huberantha asymmetrica,
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
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.