Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 127 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725853
Common Names
- Humiriastrum piraparanense
- Piraparanense Humiriastrum
- Piraparanense Humiria
- Humiria piraparanense
Description
Humiriastrum piraparanense (also called Piraparanense 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 piraparanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Humiriastrum piraparanense are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Humiriastrum piraparanense is an evergreen, perennial climber that is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Humiriastrum piraparanense
Humiriastrum piraparanense can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Humiriastrum piraparanense FAQ
What are the common names of Humiriastrum piraparanense?
Humiriastrum piraparanense is commonly known as the Piraparanense Humiriastrum.
What is the native range of Humiriastrum piraparanense?
Humiriastrum piraparanense is native to Brazil.
What is the habitat of Humiriastrum piraparanense?
Humiriastrum piraparanense is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Humiriastrum genus
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,
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,