Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
917501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Groeninckx

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 163: 450 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916836

Common Names

  • Amphistemon humbertii
  • Humbertii Amphistemon
  • Humbertii Humbert's Amphistemon

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Description

Amphistemon humbertii (also called 'Humbert's Star', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters. It is found only in Madagascar.

Uses & Benefits

Amphistemon humbertii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphistemon humbertii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphistemon humbertii is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires regular pruning.

Where to Find Amphistemon humbertii

Amphistemon humbertii is native to the Brazilian state of Bahia and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Species in the Amphistemon genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462141: Based on the initial data import
Inge Groeninckx (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Groeninckx' in the authors string.