Status:
valid
Authors:
Baumgratz
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 139 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248524
Common Names
- Huberia Staminodia
- Huberia Staminodia Vine
- Huberia Staminodia Plant
Description
Huberia staminodia (also called Staminode Huberia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has large, leathery leaves with white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huberia staminodia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huberia staminodia has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huberia staminodia is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Huberia staminodia
Huberia staminodia is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Huberia staminodia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberia staminodia?
Huberia staminodia
What type of plant is Huberia staminodia?
Huberia staminodia is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Huberia staminodia found?
Huberia staminodia is found in South America.
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,