Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India [J. D. Hooker] 5(15): 547. 1888 [Dec 1888]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725789
Common Names
- Hullettia dumosa
- Dumose Hullettia
- Hullettia
Description
Hullettia dumosa (also called Hullett's Hullettia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae 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
Hullettia dumosa 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 Hullettia dumosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hullettia dumosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hullettia dumosa
Hullettia dumosa can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Hullettia dumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hullettia dumosa?
Hullettia dumosa
What is the common name of Hullettia dumosa?
Dumose Hullettia
What is the natural habitat of Hullettia dumosa?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Hullettia genus
Species in the Moraceae family
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Allaeanthus kurzii,
Allaeanthus luzonicus,
Allaeanthus zeylanicus,
Antiaris toxicaria,
Antiaropsis decipiens,
Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,