Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabunensis
ID:
1074172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 105 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073510

Common Names

  • Gabon Hugonia
  • Gabon Woodrose
  • Gabon Wood-rose

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Description

Hugonia gabunensis (also called Gabon hugonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate, and glabrous. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hugonia gabunensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used to make rope, twine, and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hugonia gabunensis is a star-shaped, white or yellow bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hugonia gabunensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It is native to the African tropics. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hugonia gabunensis

Hugonia gabunensis is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in savannas and grasslands.

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