Hanguana fraseriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraseriana
ID:
1335879
Status:
valid
Authors:
Škorničk. & Kiew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 68: 210 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348333
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hanguana fraseriana (also called 'Fraseriana', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Hanguanaceae. It is native to Central America, where it grows in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to oblong in shape. It produces small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hanguana fraseriana is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hanguana fraseriana has small, white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hanguana fraseriana is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Hanguana fraseriana
Hanguana fraseriana is native to Singapore and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Hanguana fraseriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hanguana fraseriana?
Hanguana fraseriana
What is the common name of Hanguana fraseriana?
Fraser's Hanguana
What is the family of Hanguana fraseriana?
Hanguanaceae
Species in the Hanguana genus
Hanguana anthelminthica, Hanguana bogneri, Hanguana kassintu, Hanguana major, Hanguana malayana, Hanguana bakoensis, Hanguana nitens, Hanguana pantiensis, Hanguana exultans, Hanguana stenopoda, Hanguana podzolica, Hanguana loi, Hanguana neglecta, Hanguana rubinea, Hanguana triangulata, Hanguana thailandica, Hanguana fraseriana, Hanguana minor,
Species in the Hanguanaceae family
Hanguana anthelminthica, Hanguana bogneri, Hanguana kassintu, Hanguana major, Hanguana malayana, Hanguana bakoensis, Hanguana nitens, Hanguana pantiensis, Hanguana exultans, Hanguana stenopoda, Hanguana podzolica, Hanguana loi, Hanguana neglecta, Hanguana rubinea, Hanguana triangulata, Hanguana thailandica, Hanguana fraseriana, Hanguana minor,
References
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161316-1: Based on the initial data import