Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lifouana
ID:
834314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Däniker) Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 86 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833649



Common Names

  • Hunga lifouana
  • Lifouana Hunga
  • Hunga


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Description

Hunga lifouana (also called 'Lifou Hunga', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hunga lifouana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a short, straight style. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut with a rough surface. The seedlings have short, slender stems with opposite, ovate, serrate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hunga lifouana 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 lifouana

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

Hunga lifouana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hunga lifouana?

Hunga lifouana

What is the family of Hunga lifouana?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hunga lifouana?

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-370830: Based on the initial data import
Albert Ulrich Däniker (1894-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Däniker' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.