Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 407 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983001
Common Names
- Homalanthus novoguineensis
- New Guinea Bleeding-Heart
- Novoguineensis Bleeding-Heart
Description
Homalanthus novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Homalanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas. It has a woody stem, oval-shaped leaves, and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Homalanthus novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalanthus novoguineensis has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalanthus novoguineensis is a small, evergreen, perennial plant. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Homalanthus novoguineensis
Homalanthus novoguineensis is native to New Guinea.
Species in the Homalanthus genus
Homalanthus acuminatus,
Homalanthus arfakiensis,
Homalanthus caloneurus,
Homalanthus ebracteatua,
Homalanthus fastuosus,
Homalanthus giganteus,
Homalanthus grandifolius,
Homalanthus longipes,
Homalanthus longistylus,
Homalanthus macradenius,
Homalanthus nervosus,
Homalanthus novoguineensis,
Homalanthus nutans,
Homalanthus polyadenius,
Homalanthus polyandrus,
Homalanthus populifolius,
Homalanthus populneus,
Homalanthus remotus,
Homalanthus repandus,
Homalanthus schlechteri,
Homalanthus stillingifolius,
Homalanthus stokesii,
Homalanthus trivalvis,
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,