Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
caracasana
ID:
750203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ernst) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 134 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749536



Common Names

  • Hanburia caracasana
  • Caracas hanburia
  • Caracas hanburia


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Synonyms

  • Cyclanthera caracasana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Elateriopsis caracasana Ernst [unknown]

Description

Hanburia caracasana (also called 'Caracas Hanburia' and 'Caracas Hanburia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with alternate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Venezuela and is found in moist, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hanburia caracasana is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white, yellow, or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and helping with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hanburia caracasana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hanburia caracasana can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hanburia caracasana

Hanburia caracasana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Venezuela.

Hanburia caracasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hanburia caracasana?

Hanburia caracasana

What is the family of Hanburia caracasana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hanburia caracasana?

Caracas Hanburia

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Adolf Ernst (1832-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ernst' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.