Huberia comosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
1552644
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Tav., Baumgratz & R.Goldenb.) Bochorny & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 190(3): 298. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032514
Common Names
- Huberia comosa
- Comose Huberia
- Huberia of Comose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huberia comosa (also called 'Ginger Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huberia comosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huberia comosa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with awns that are up to 4 mm long. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped grain, and the seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huberia comosa is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding for short periods of time.
Where to Find Huberia comosa
Huberia comosa is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Huberia comosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberia comosa?
Huberia comosa
What is the common name of Huberia comosa?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Huberia comosa?
Tropical forests
Species in the Huberia genus
Huberia glazioviana, Huberia parvifolia, Huberia peruviana, Huberia triplinervis, Huberia staminodia, Huberia weberbaueriana, Huberia cogniauxii, Huberia carvalhoi, Huberia consimilis, Huberia semiserrata, Huberia ovalifolia, Huberia espiritosantensis, Huberia laurina, Huberia minor, Huberia nettoana, Huberia sessilifolia, Huberia piranii, Huberia misteriosa, Huberia souzalimae, Huberia cordifolia, Huberia lumiarensis, Huberia kollmannii, Huberia insignis, Huberia glutinosa, Huberia edmundoi, Huberia mestrealvarensis, Huberia organensis, Huberia minutifolia, Huberia capixaba, Huberia limae, Huberia hirsuta, Huberia mourae, Huberia magdalenensis, Huberia bradeana, Huberia comosa, Huberia huberioides, Huberia corymbosa,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,