Humbertioturraea baronii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baronii
ID:
1084369
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.DC.) Cheek
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 370 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083707
Common Names
- Humbertioturraea baronii
- Baron's Humbertioturraea
- Baron's Turraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humbertioturraea baronii (also called Baron's Humbertioturraea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. It grows in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and glossy green.
Uses & Benefits
Humbertioturraea baronii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humbertioturraea baronii is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humbertioturraea baronii is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Humbertioturraea baronii
Humbertioturraea baronii can be found in Madagascar.
Species in the Humbertioturraea genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400878: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.