Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 84 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833656
Common Names
- Hunga rhamnoides
- Rhamnoides Hunga
- Hunga
Description
Hunga rhamnoides (also called 'Rhamnoid 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 rhamnoides 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 rhamnoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hunga rhamnoides 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 rhamnoides
Hunga rhamnoides is found in the tropical rainforest of New Guinea.
Hunga rhamnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hunga rhamnoides?
Hunga rhamnoides
What is the family of Hunga rhamnoides?
Gesneriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Hunga rhamnoides?
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,