Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
834320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 88 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833655



Common Names

  • Hunga papuana
  • Papuana Hunga
  • Hunga


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Description

Hunga papuana (also called 'Papuan 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 papuana is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hunga papuana is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hunga papuana 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 papuana

Hunga papuana is found in the tropical rainforest of New Guinea.

Hunga papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hunga papuana?

Hunga papuana

What is the family of Hunga papuana?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hunga papuana?

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-370836: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.