Hanguana major - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
435403
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 819 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434735
Common Names
- Hanguana major
- Major Hanguana
- Major Water-Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hanguana major (also called Big Hanguana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hanguana major is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hanguana major is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Hanguana major: Hanguana major is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Hanguana major
Hanguana major is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, and Thailand.
Hanguana major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hanguana major?
Hanguana major
What is the common name of Hanguana major?
Large Hanguana
What is the habitat of Hanguana major?
It is found in the wetter parts of Southeast Asia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247956: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.