Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
1074175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 270 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073513

Common Names

  • Spicate Hugonia
  • Spicate Woodrose
  • Spicate Wood-rose

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Description

Hugonia spicata (also called spiked 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 spicata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hugonia spicata var. grandifolia R.Wilczek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hugonia spicata 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 spicata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It is native to the southeastern United States. 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 spicata

Hugonia spicata 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,

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