Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
726397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 45 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725730

Common Names

  • Chestnut-Leaf Hugonia
  • Chestnut-Leaf Ironwood
  • Chestnut-Leaf Hugonia

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Description

Hugonia castaneifolia (also called Chestnut-leaved Hugeria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with dark green, glossy leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs. The bark is smooth and grayish-brown in color, with small, glandular hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Hugonia castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hugonia castaneifolia has a solitary flower with five petals that are white to pinkish in color. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, white, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hugonia castaneifolia 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 Hugonia castaneifolia

Hugonia castaneifolia can be found in tropical Africa.

Hugonia castaneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hugonia castaneifolia?

Hugonia castaneifolia

What is the common name of Hugonia castaneifolia?

Chestnut-Leaved Hugonia

What is the origin of Hugonia castaneifolia?

India

Species in the Hugonia genus

Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata, Hugonia vitiensis, Hugonia magnifolia, Hugonia griffithiana, Hugonia angustifolia, Hugonia viscosa,

Species in the Linaceae family

Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,