Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
726426

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1901: 119 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725759

Common Names

  • Obtusifolia Hugonia
  • Obtusifolia Ironwood
  • Obtusifolia Hugonia

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Description

Hugonia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hugonia obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

Hugonia obtusifolia is native to South America and can be found in nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers.

Hugonia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hugonia obtusifolia?

Hugonia obtusifolia

What is the common name of Hugonia obtusifolia?

Lobed-leaf Hugonia

What is the natural habitat of Hugonia obtusifolia?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

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