Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
726428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 80: 37 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725761

Common Names

  • Papillosa Hugonia
  • Papillosa Ironwood
  • Papillosa Hugonia

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Description

Hugonia papillosa (also called Papillose 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 papillosa 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 papillosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hugonia papillosa 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 papillosa

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

Hugonia papillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hugonia papillosa?

Hugonia papillosa

What is the common name of Hugonia papillosa?

Papillose Hugonia

What is the natural habitat of Hugonia papillosa?

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,