Status:
valid
Authors:
Spirl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 321. 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716097
Common Names
- Harungana montana
- Montana Harungana
- Harungana Harungana
Description
Harungana montana (also called Mountain Harungana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 2 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Harungana montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Harungana montana is yellow and bell-shaped, with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Harungana montana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 18 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a well-draining mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Harungana montana
Harungana montana is native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in moist, shady areas.
Harungana montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harungana montana?
Harungana montana
What is the common name of Harungana montana?
Mountain Harungana
What is the natural habitat of Harungana montana?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Harungana genus
Species in the Hypericaceae family
Cratoxylum arborescens,
Cratoxylum cochinchinense,
Cratoxylum formosum,
Cratoxylum glaucum,
Cratoxylum maingayi,
Cratoxylum sumatranum,
Eliea articulata,
Harungana madagascariensis,
Harungana montana,
Harungana montana,
Harungana rubescens,
Hypericum abilianum,
Hypericum aciferum,
Hypericum acmosepalum,
Hypericum acostanum,
Hypericum addingtonii,
Hypericum adenotrichum,
Hypericum adpressum,
Hypericum aegypticum,
Hypericum aethiopicum,
Hypericum afrum,
Hypericum amblyocalyx,
Hypericum amblysepalum,
Hypericum andjerinum,
Hypericum androsaemum,
Hypericum annulatum,
Hypericum apiculatum,
Hypericum apricum,
Hypericum armenum,
Hypericum asahinae,
Hypericum ascyron,
Hypericum asperuloides,
Hypericum asperulum,
Hypericum assamicum,
Hypericum athoum,
Hypericum atomarium,
Hypericum attenuatum,
Hypericum aucheri,
Hypericum augustinii,
Hypericum australe,
Hypericum aviculariifolium,
Hypericum baccharoides,
Hypericum balearicum,
Hypericum balfourii,
Hypericum barbatum,
Hypericum beanii,
Hypericum beccarii,
Hypericum bellum,
Hypericum benghalense,
Hypericum bequaertii,