Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
humbertii
ID:
1077040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 127 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076378



Common Names

  • Humbert's Rhynchophora
  • Rhynchophora humbertii
  • Rhynchophora humbertii var. humbertii


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Description

Rhynchophora humbertii (also called Humbert's Rhynchophora, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchophora humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchophora humbertii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchophora humbertii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rhynchophora humbertii

Rhynchophora humbertii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.

Species in the Rhynchophora genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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