Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guillauminii
ID:
834312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 12: 107 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833647



Common Names

  • Hunga guillauminii
  • Guillauminii Hunga
  • Hunga


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Description

Hunga guillauminii (also called Guillaumin's Hunga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub, up to 1 m tall, with small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hunga guillauminii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hunga guillauminii is small, white and has 4 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hunga guillauminii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hunga guillauminii

Hunga guillauminii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Hunga guillauminii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hunga guillauminii?

Hunga guillauminii

What is the family of Hunga guillauminii?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hunga guillauminii?

Forests of East Asia

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370829: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.