Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
webbii
ID:
508079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Whiffin

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 453 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507411



Common Names

  • Webbii Hemmantia
  • Hemmantia webbii
  • Webbii Hemmantia


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Description

Hemmantia webbii (also called Webb's Hemmantia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has long, slender leaves and small white flowers. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hemmantia webbii is used for timber and is also used in traditional medicine for treating diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemmantia webbii is a white to yellow-green, 5-petalled flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemmantia webbii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hemmantia webbii

Hemmantia webbii can be found in South Africa.

Hemmantia webbii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemmantia webbii?

Hemmantia webbii

What is the natural habitat of Hemmantia webbii?

Dry grasslands

What is the flowering season of Hemmantia webbii?

Spring

Species in the Hemmantia genus

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,