Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
eucausta
ID:
836352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Airy Shaw) S.E.C.Sierra, Kulju & Welzen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 363 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835687



Common Names

  • Hancea eucausta
  • Eucausta Hancea
  • Eucausta Starflower


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Description

Hancea eucausta (also called Eucausta Hancea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family native to Madagascar. It is a small tree with white flowers and elliptic leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hancea eucausta is a species of plant native to Madagascar. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hancea eucausta has small white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hancea eucausta is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Once established, the plant should be given regular water and fertilizer.

Where to Find Hancea eucausta

Hancea eucausta can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Hancea eucausta FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hancea eucausta?

Hancea eucausta is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

What is the growth habit of Hancea eucausta?

Hancea eucausta is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers.

What is the size of Hancea eucausta?

Hancea eucausta can reach up to 10 feet in height.

Species in the Hancea genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372946: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.
Kristo K.M. Kulju: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kulju' in the authors string.
S.E.C. Sierra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.C.Sierra' in the authors string.