Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1079908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 7: 410 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079246



Common Names

  • Huberia parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Huberia
  • Huberia Huberia


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Description

Huberia parvifolia (also called 'Small-Leaf Huberia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has leathery, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huberia parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for shade and can be used to create a lush, tropical look. The plant is also used as a living fence or hedge to provide privacy and wind protection. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huberia parvifolia is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huberia parvifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Huberia parvifolia

Huberia parvifolia is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

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,

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