Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
1066299

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 137 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065637

Common Names

  • Glaziovii Humiriastrum
  • Glaziovii Humiriastrum Tree
  • Glaziovii Humiriastrum Plant

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Description

Humiriastrum glaziovii (also called Glaziov's humiriastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Humiriaceae. It is a small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in lowland forests, up to 600 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Humiriastrum glaziovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance to drought and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Humiriastrum glaziovii var. angustifolium Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Humiriastrum glaziovii has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humiriastrum glaziovii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to tropical South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Humiriastrum glaziovii

Humiriastrum glaziovii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical 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 tro-15800124: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.