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,