Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
camerunensis
ID:
216325

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. ex Hallier f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Hamburg. Wiss. Anst. 17: 187 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215654

Common Names

  • Hunteria camerunensis
  • Cameroon Hunteria
  • Cameroon Hunterias

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Synonyms

  • Pleiocarpa camerunensis Stapf [unknown]
  • Polyadoa camerunensis (K.Schum. ex Hallier f.) Brenan [unknown]
  • Comularia camerunensis (K.Schum. ex Hallier f.) Pichon [unknown]

Description

Hunteria camerunensis (also called Cameroon Hunteria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to western Africa. It has small, white flowers with five petals and linear leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hunteria camerunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, making it an attractive addition to any garden. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hunteria camerunensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hunteria camerunensis is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Hunteria camerunensis

Hunteria camerunensis can be found in tropical Africa.

Hunteria camerunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hunteria camerunensis?

Hunteria camerunensis

What is the common name of Hunteria camerunensis?

Cameroon hunteria

Where is Hunteria camerunensis found?

It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria.

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100794: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.