Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
726513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 130 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725846

Common Names

  • Humiriastrum cuspidatum
  • Cuspid Humiriastrum
  • Cuspid Humiria
  • Humiria cuspidata

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Description

Humiriastrum cuspidatum (also called Cuspidate Humiriastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Humiriastrum genus. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Humiriastrum cuspidatum var. glabriflorum (Ducke) Cuatrec.
Humiriastrum cuspidatum var. subhirtellum Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humiriastrum cuspidatum 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

Humiriastrum cuspidatum 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 Humiriastrum cuspidatum

Humiriastrum cuspidatum can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Humiriastrum cuspidatum FAQ

What are the common names of Humiriastrum cuspidatum?

Humiriastrum cuspidatum is commonly known as the Cuspidate Humiriastrum.

What is the native range of Humiriastrum cuspidatum?

Humiriastrum cuspidatum is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

What is the habitat of Humiriastrum cuspidatum?

Humiriastrum cuspidatum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2854964: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.