Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
spiritu-sancti
ID:
1277387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 23: 137. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276725



Common Names

  • Spiritu-sancti Humiriastrum
  • Holy Spirit Humiriastrum
  • Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti


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Description

Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti (also called Spiritu-sancti Humiriastrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to thrive in dry and arid areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti

Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti can be found in wetland areas in South America.

Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti?

Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti

What is the common name of Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti?

Spiritu-sancti Humiriastrum

What is the natural habitat of Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti?

Moist areas

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References