Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Mathias & Constance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 38: 71 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724410
Common Names
- Homalocarpus integerrimus
- Integerrimus Homalocarpus
- Homalocarpus
Description
Homalocarpus integerrimus (also called 'Integerrimus Homalocarpus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Homalocarpus integerrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalocarpus integerrimus is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalocarpus integerrimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.
Where to Find Homalocarpus integerrimus
Homalocarpus integerrimus is native to Europe.
Homalocarpus integerrimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalocarpus integerrimus?
Homalocarpus integerrimus
What type of plant is Homalocarpus integerrimus?
A shrub
Where is Homalocarpus integerrimus native to?
Turkey
Species in the Homalocarpus genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,