Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
myrsinoides
ID:
834318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 12: 122 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833653



Common Names

  • Hunga myrsinoides
  • Myrsinoides Hunga
  • Hunga


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Description

Hunga myrsinoides (also called 'Myrsine-like 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 myrsinoides is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hunga myrsinoides has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hunga myrsinoides 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 myrsinoides

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

Hunga myrsinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hunga myrsinoides?

Hunga myrsinoides

What is the family of Hunga myrsinoides?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hunga myrsinoides?

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-370834: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.