Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sapinii
ID:
726440

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 4: 282 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725773

Common Names

  • Hugonia sapinii
  • Sapinii Hugonia
  • Tree Hugonia

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Description

Hugonia sapinii (also called Sapin's Woodrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is an evergreen, woody climber with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hugonia sapinii 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 flowers of Hugonia sapinii are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hugonia sapinii 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 sapinii

Hugonia sapinii can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Hugonia sapinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hugonia sapinii?

Hugonia sapinii

What is the common name of Hugonia sapinii?

Sapin's Hugonia

What is the natural habitat of Hugonia sapinii?

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,