Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams in W.E.Manning
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 86: 194 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525783
Common Names
- Alfaroa hondurensis
- Hondurensis Alfaroa
- Hondurensis Tree
Description
Alfaroa hondurensis (also called 'Honduran Alfaroa', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow with red spots.
Uses & Benefits
Alfaroa hondurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alfaroa hondurensis has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alfaroa hondurensis is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Alfaroa hondurensis
Alfaroa hondurensis is native to Central America.
Alfaroa hondurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alfaroa hondurensis?
Alfaroa hondurensis
What are the common names of Alfaroa hondurensis?
Honduran Mahogany, Honduran Redwood
What is the natural habitat of Alfaroa hondurensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central America
Species in the Alfaroa genus
Species in the Juglandaceae family
Alfaroa costaricensis,
Alfaroa guanacastensis,
Alfaroa guatemalensis,
Alfaroa hondurensis,
Alfaroa manningii,
Alfaroa mexicana,
Alfaroa williamsii,
Carya alba,
Carya aquatica,
Carya brownii,
Carya cathayensis,
Carya collina,
Carya cordiformis,
Carya demareei,
Carya dunbarii,
Carya floridana,
Carya glabra,
Carya hunanensis,
Carya illinoinensis,
Carya kweichowensis,
Carya laciniosa,
Carya laneyi,
Carya lecontei,
Carya ludoviciana,
Carya myristiciformis,
Carya nussbaumeri,
Carya ovata,
Carya pallida,
Carya palmeri,
Carya poilanei,
Carya schneckii,
Carya sinensis,
Carya texana,
Carya tonkinensis,
Cyclocarya paliurus,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia danumensis,
Engelhardia hainanensis,
Engelhardia kinabaluensis,
Engelhardia mendalomensis,
Engelhardia mersingensis,
Engelhardia mollis,
Engelhardia rigida,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia serrata,
Engelhardia spicata,
Engelhardia unijuga,
Juglans avellana,