Hanguana rubinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubinea
ID:
1330743
Status:
valid
Authors:
Škorničk. & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67: 12 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343197
Common Names
- Rubine Hanguana
- Hanguana rubinea
- Rubine Swamp Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hanguana rubinea (also called Ruby Hanguana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hanguana rubinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hanguana rubinea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hanguana rubinea is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Hanguana rubinea
Hanguana rubinea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon.
Hanguana rubinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hanguana rubinea?
Hanguana rubinea
What are the common names of Hanguana rubinea?
Red Hanguana
What is the natural habitat of Hanguana rubinea?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' 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:77149118-1: Based on the initial data import