Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
polyandra
ID:
216390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 543 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215719



Common Names

  • Hura polyandra
  • Many-stamen Hura
  • Many-stamen Sandbox Tree


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Description

Hura polyandra (also called Many-stamened Hura, among many other common names) is a large deciduous tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a wide, spreading crown and a short trunk with a diameter of up to 1 meter. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hura polyandra is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hura polyandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hura polyandra is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Hura polyandra

Hura polyandra is native to tropical regions of South America.

Hura polyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hura polyandra?

Hura polyandra

What is the common name of Hura polyandra?

Sandbox tree

What is the natural habitat of Hura polyandra?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Hura 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