Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1909: 257 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572666
Common Names
- Brownlowia havilandii
- Haviland's Brownlowia
- Havilandii Brownlowia
Description
Brownlowia havilandii (also called Haviland's Brownlowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree, with a single stem that can reach up to 10 meters in height and 5 cm in diameter. Its habitat is moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brownlowia havilandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow and bell-shaped. Seed: small, black and round. Seedlings: small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brownlowia havilandii is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Brownlowia havilandii
Brownlowia havilandii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Brownlowia havilandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownlowia havilandii?
Brownlowia havilandii
What type of plant is Brownlowia havilandii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Brownlowia havilandii found?
It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Species in the Brownlowia genus
Brownlowia arachnoidea,
Brownlowia argentata,
Brownlowia calciphila,
Brownlowia cuspidata,
Brownlowia eberhardtii,
Brownlowia elata,
Brownlowia elliptica,
Brownlowia emarginata,
Brownlowia ferruginea,
Brownlowia fluminensis,
Brownlowia glabrata,
Brownlowia grandistipulata,
Brownlowia havilandii,
Brownlowia helferiana,
Brownlowia kleinhovioidea,
Brownlowia macrophylla,
Brownlowia ovalis,
Brownlowia paludosa,
Brownlowia palustris,
Brownlowia peltata,
Brownlowia riparia,
Brownlowia rubra,
Brownlowia sarawhensis,
Brownlowia sarwonoi,
Brownlowia stipulata,
Brownlowia tabularis,
Brownlowia tersa,
Brownlowia velutina,
Brownlowia latifiana,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,