Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & L.O.Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 3: 28 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215052
Common Names
- Huberodendron allenii
- Allenii
- Huberodendron
Description
Huberodendron allenii (also called Allen's Huberodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huberodendron allenii is used for making furniture and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huberodendron allenii is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huberodendron allenii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Huberodendron allenii
Huberodendron allenii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Huberodendron genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,