Hanguana nitens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
922353
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siti Nurfazilah, Mohd Fahmi, Sofiman Othman & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 207 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921688
Common Names
- Hanguana nitens
- Nitens Hanguana
- Nitens Hanguana Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hanguana nitens (also called 'Hanguana', 'Malaysian swamp cabbage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet and swampy areas. It is common in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Uses & Benefits
Hanguana nitens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hanguana nitens has white flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
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Hanguana nitens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Hanguana nitens
Hanguana nitens is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.
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-467296: Based on the initial data import
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Abdul Rahman Siti Nurfazilah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siti Nurfazilah' in the authors string.
Ahmad Sofiman Othman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sofiman Othman' in the authors string.
Abu Kabar Mohd Fahmi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohd Fahmi' in the authors string.