Status:
valid
Authors:
Škorničk. & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67: 16 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343198
Common Names
- Triangulate Hanguana
- Hanguana triangulata
- Triangulate Swamp Lily
Description
Hanguana triangulata (also called Triangular 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 triangulata 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 triangulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hanguana triangulata 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 triangulata
Hanguana triangulata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon.
Hanguana triangulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hanguana triangulata?
Hanguana triangulata
What are the common names of Hanguana triangulata?
Triangular Hanguana
What is the natural habitat of Hanguana triangulata?
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,