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
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.
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 Hunga genus
Hunga cordata,
Hunga gerontogea,
Hunga guillauminii,
Hunga lifouana,
Hunga longifolia,
Hunga mackeeana,
Hunga minutiflora,
Hunga myrsinoides,
Hunga novoguineensis,
Hunga papuana,
Hunga rhamnoides,
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,