Hua gabonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex De Wild.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 289 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292776
Common Names
- Hua gabonii
- Gabonii Hua
- Hua Gabonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hua gabonii (also called Gabon hua, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Hua gabonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hua gabonii has small, yellow flowers that produce small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hua gabonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Hua gabonii
Hua gabonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Hua gabonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hua gabonii?
Hua gabonii
What is the family of Hua gabonii?
Celastraceae
What is the native range of Hua gabonii?
South Africa
Species in the Hua genus
Species in the Huaceae family
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824048-1: Based on the initial data import