Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithiana
ID:
726457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) King ex Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India [J. D. Hooker] 5(15): 547. 1888 [Dec 1888]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725790



Common Names

  • Hullettia griffithiana
  • Griffith's Hullettia
  • Hullettia


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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia griffithiana Kurz [unknown]

Description

Hullettia griffithiana (also called Griffith's Hullettia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is an evergreen, woody climber with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hullettia griffithiana is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hullettia griffithiana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hullettia griffithiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hullettia griffithiana

Hullettia griffithiana can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Hullettia griffithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hullettia griffithiana?

Hullettia griffithiana

What is the common name of Hullettia griffithiana?

Griffith's Hullettia

What is the natural habitat of Hullettia griffithiana?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Hullettia genus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854177-1: Based on the initial data import