Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
grandidieri
ID:
1084365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Cheek

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 370 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083703



Common Names

  • Humbertioturraea grandidieri
  • Grandidier's Humbertioturraea
  • Grandidier's Turraea


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Description

Humbertioturraea grandidieri (also called Grandidier'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 grandidieri 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 grandidieri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertioturraea grandidieri 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 grandidieri

Humbertioturraea grandidieri can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400874: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.