Huberia limae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limae
ID:
1552653
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brade) Bochorny & R.Goldenb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 190(3): 298. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032523
Common Names
- Huberia limae
- Limaen Huberia
- Huberia of Lima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huberia limae (also called 'Lima Huberia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, and is found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in the upper canopy of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Huberia limae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huberia limae 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 limae 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 limae
Huberia limae is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Huberia limae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberia limae?
Huberia limae
What is the common name of Huberia limae?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Huberia limae?
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,