Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
939739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 181 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939077



Common Names

  • Alchornea Humbertii
  • Humbert's Alchornea
  • Humbert's Curly-Leaf


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Description

Alchornea humbertii (also called 'Humbertii Alchornea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem, with leaves that are arranged in two rows. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea humbertii is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea humbertii has white flowers with yellow and pink markings. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea humbertii is a shrub or small tree, native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, using a well-draining soil. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Alchornea humbertii

Alchornea humbertii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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