Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fróes) Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. xxxv. 126 (1961).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259810
Common Names
- Humiriastrum villosum
- Hairy Humiriastrum
- Hairy False Foxglove
Description
Humiriastrum villosum (also called Humiriastrum villosum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Humiriastrum villosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humiriastrum villosum has yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Humiriastrum villosum is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It can be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to plant the seedlings in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Humiriastrum villosum
Humiriastrum villosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.
Humiriastrum villosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humiriastrum villosum?
Humiriastrum villosum
What is the family of Humiriastrum villosum?
Humiriaceae
What is the native range of Humiriastrum villosum?
Brazil
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,