Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Huerteales
Genus:
Species:
granadina
ID:
726365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 160 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725698

Common Names

  • Granadan Huertea
  • Granadan Hugonia
  • Granadan Ironwood

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Description

Huertea granadina (also called Granadian Huertea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with dark green, glossy leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs. The bark is smooth and grayish-brown in color, with small, glandular hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Huertea granadina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huertea granadina has a solitary flower with five petals that are white to pinkish in color. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, white, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huertea granadina is a shrub native to Cuba. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings. Take a cutting from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a pot with well-draining soil. Water regularly but do not overwater.

Where to Find Huertea granadina

Huertea granadina can be found in Central America.

Huertea granadina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huertea granadina?

Huertea granadina

What is the common name of Huertea granadina?

Granada Huertea

What is the origin of Huertea granadina?

Colombia

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124385-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release