Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
congolana
ID:
216326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 27: 101 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215655

Common Names

  • Hunteria congolana
  • Congolese Hunteria
  • Congolese Hunterias

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Description

Hunteria congolana (also called Congo 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 congolana 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 congolana 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 congolana 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 congolana

Hunteria congolana can be found in tropical Africa.

Hunteria congolana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hunteria congolana?

Hunteria congolana

What is the common name of Hunteria congolana?

Congolese hunteria

Where is Hunteria congolana found?

It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100795: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.