Alluaudia humbertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
944592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Choux
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Malgache 17: 30, 60 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943930
Common Names
- Alluaudia
- Humbertii
- Alluaudia humbertii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alluaudia humbertii (also called Humbert's Alluaudia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree of the Didiereaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with woolly hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Alluaudia humbertii is a species of plant in the Didiereaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alluaudia humbertii is small, white and tubular with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, oval-shaped seedling.
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Alluaudia humbertii is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Alluaudia humbertii
Alluaudia humbertii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Alluaudia genus
Species in the Didiereaceae family
Alluaudia ascendens, Alluaudia comosa, Alluaudia dumosa, Alluaudia humbertii, Alluaudia montagnacii, Alluaudia procera, Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis, Alluaudiopsis marnieriana, Calyptrotheca somalensis, Calyptrotheca taitensis, Ceraria carrissoana, Ceraria fruticulosa, Ceraria longipedunculata, Ceraria namaquensis, Ceraria pygmaea, Ceraria kuneneana, Ceraria kaokoensis, Decarya madagascariensis, Didierea madagascariensis, Didierea trollii, Portulacaria afra, Portulacaria armiana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6236: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Choux (1890-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choux' in the authors string.