Hugonia neocaledonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vieill. ex Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 80: 36 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725757
Common Names
- Neocaledonica Hugonia
- Neocaledonica Ironwood
- Neocaledonica Hugonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hugonia neocaledonica (also called New Caledonian 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 neocaledonica is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hugonia neocaledonica is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hugonia neocaledonica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hugonia neocaledonica
Hugonia neocaledonica is native to South America and can be found in nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers.
Hugonia neocaledonica FAQ
What is the best way to propagate Hugonia neocaledonica?
Hugonia neocaledonica can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or air layering.
What is the ideal temperature for Hugonia neocaledonica?
Hugonia neocaledonica prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal humidity for Hugonia neocaledonica?
Hugonia neocaledonica prefers a humidity level of around 50-60%.
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
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544235-1: Based on the initial data import