Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
726484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 143 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725817

Common Names

  • Humiria crassifolia
  • Crassifoliate Humiria
  • Humiria

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Synonyms

  • Myrodendron crassifolium Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Humiria crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Humiria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is a succulent, perennial herb with a single stem and star-shaped flowers with five pointed petals. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Humiria crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humiria crassifolia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humiria crassifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Humiria crassifolia

Humiria crassifolia can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Humiria crassifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Humiria crassifolia?

Humiria crassifolia is commonly known as the Thick-leaved Humiria.

What is the native range of Humiria crassifolia?

Humiria crassifolia is native to Central and South America.

What is the habitat of Humiria crassifolia?

Humiria crassifolia is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,