Hunga longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
834315
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 84 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833650
Common Names
- Hunga longifolia
- Longifolia Hunga
- Hunga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hunga longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Hunga', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to New Guinea. It is found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Hunga longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hunga longifolia 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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Hunga longifolia 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 longifolia
Hunga longifolia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Hunga longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hunga longifolia?
Hunga longifolia
What is the family of Hunga longifolia?
Gesneriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Hunga longifolia?
Forests of East Asia
Species in the Hunga genus
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-370831: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.