Huberia espiritosantensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
espiritosantensis
ID:
1279719
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baumgratz
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 50(76-77): 39 (-40; fig. 1-3) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279057
Common Names
- Huberia espiritosantensis
- Espirito Santo Huberia
- Espirito Santo's Huberia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huberia espiritosantensis (also called Huberia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huberia espiritosantensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huberia espiritosantensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huberia espiritosantensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Huberia espiritosantensis
Huberia espiritosantensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Huberia espiritosantensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberia espiritosantensis?
Huberia espiritosantensis
What is the common name of Huberia espiritosantensis?
Espiritosantensis Huberia
Where is Huberia espiritosantensis found?
It is found in Brazil
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50301831: Based on the initial data import
José Fernando A. Baumgratz (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumgratz' in the authors string.