Hugonia elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 5 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725735
Common Names
- Elliptic Hugonia
- Elliptic Ironwood
- Elliptic Hugonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hugonia elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hugonia elliptica is yellow with a red center, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hugonia elliptica 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 elliptica
Hugonia elliptica can be found in tropical Africa.
Hugonia elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hugonia elliptica?
Hugonia elliptica
What is the common name of Hugonia elliptica?
Elliptic Hugonia
What is the origin of Hugonia elliptica?
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,
References
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544209-1: Based on the initial data import