Rhodocolea humbertii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
1035395
Status:
valid
Authors:
Callm. & Phillipson
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 312 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034733
Common Names
- Rhodocolea humbertii
- Humbertii Rhodocolea
- Humbertii's Rhodocolea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodocolea humbertii (also called 'Humbert's Rhodocolea' and 'Humbert's Tree', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodocolea humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodocolea humbertii is a small, white, five-lobed corolla with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodocolea humbertii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Rhodocolea humbertii
Rhodocolea humbertii is native to Madagascar. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Species in the Rhodocolea genus
Rhodocolea racemosa, Rhodocolea involucrata, Rhodocolea linearis, Rhodocolea perrieri, Rhodocolea telfairiae, Rhodocolea nobilis, Rhodocolea boivinii, Rhodocolea lemuriphila, Rhodocolea multiflora, Rhodocolea humbertii, Rhodocolea parvifoliolata, Rhodocolea ranirisonii, Rhodocolea parviflora, Rhodocolea magnifica, Rhodocolea compressa, Rhodocolea humblotiana,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117629-1: 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].