Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1079909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 10, t. 1, fig. 2 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079247



Common Names

  • Huberia peruviana
  • Peruviana Huberia
  • Huberia Huberia


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Description

Huberia peruviana (also called 'Peruvian 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 peruviana 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 flowers of Huberia peruviana are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huberia peruviana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Peru 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 peruviana

Huberia peruviana is native to Peru.

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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