Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
1302954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) D.Z.Li, Y.X.Zhang & Haev.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 55: 460 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315408

Common Names

  • Oldeania humbertii
  • Humbert's Oldeania
  • Humbert's Firebush

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Description

Oldeania humbertii (also called Humbert's Oldeania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oldeania humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and other fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldeania humbertii has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldeania humbertii is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has a spreading habit and is suitable for use as a ground cover or in a rock garden. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Oldeania humbertii

Oldeania humbertii is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid, shady areas.

Oldeania humbertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldeania humbertii?

Oldeania humbertii

What are the common names of Oldeania humbertii?

African tulip, African tulip tree

What is the natural habitat of Oldeania humbertii?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Thomas Haevermans (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haev.' in the authors string.
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Yu Xiao Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77166727-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].