Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Ducke
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1935
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 60 (1935)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725611
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Huberodendron Ingens
- Ingens Wax Plant
- Ingens Hindu Rope Plant
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Huberodendron ingens (also called Giant Huberodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical forests. The plant has a woody stem with oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Huberodendron ingens is an ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Huberodendron ingens has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Huberodendron ingens can be propagated by taking stem cuttings from mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Huberodendron ingens
                        
                            Huberodendron ingens is native to South America and can be found in nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Huberodendron ingens FAQ
                        
                            What is the ideal temperature for Huberodendron ingens?
Huberodendron ingens prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light for Huberodendron ingens?
Huberodendron ingens prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Huberodendron ingens?
Huberodendron ingens should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Huberodendron genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,