Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mussunungense
ID:
726517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 235 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725850

Common Names

  • Humiriastrum mussunungense
  • Mussunungense Humiriastrum
  • Mussunungense Humiria
  • Humiria mussunungense

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Description

Humiriastrum mussunungense (also called Mussunungense 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 mussunungense is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Humiriastrum mussunungense are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humiriastrum mussunungense is a shrub native to South America. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings. Take a cutting from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a pot with well-draining soil. Water regularly but do not overwater.

Where to Find Humiriastrum mussunungense

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

Humiriastrum mussunungense FAQ

What are the common names of Humiriastrum mussunungense?

Humiriastrum mussunungense is commonly known as the Mussunungense Humiriastrum.

What is the native range of Humiriastrum mussunungense?

Humiriastrum mussunungense is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

What is the habitat of Humiriastrum mussunungense?

Humiriastrum mussunungense 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,