Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutissimum
ID:
926855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 278 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926190



Common Names

  • Homalium acutissimum
  • Acutissimum Homalium
  • Sharp-pointed Homalium


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Description

Homalium acutissimum (also called Acute Homalium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Central and South America, and is found in lowland rainforests, wet montane forests, and occasionally in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Homalium acutissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalium acutissimum has small, white flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium acutissimum is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Layering should be done in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Homalium acutissimum

Homalium acutissimum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Homalium genus

Homalium abdessammadii, Homalium acuminatum, Homalium acutissimum, Homalium africanum, Homalium alnifolium, Homalium aneityense, Homalium angustifolium, Homalium austrocaledonicum, Homalium barandae, Homalium betulifolium, Homalium bismarckense, Homalium brachybotrys, Homalium bracteatum, Homalium brevidens, Homalium burmanicum, Homalium buxifolium, Homalium caput-avis, Homalium caryophyllaceum, Homalium celebicum, Homalium chasei, Homalium circumpinnatum, Homalium cochinchinense, Homalium dalzielii, Homalium dasyanthum, Homalium decurrens, Homalium dentrecasteauxense, Homalium deplanchei, Homalium dewevrei, Homalium dewitii, Homalium dictyoneurum, Homalium elegantulum, Homalium francii, Homalium fulviflorum, Homalium gitingense, Homalium glabrifolium, Homalium gracilipes, Homalium grandiflorum, Homalium guianense, Homalium guillainii, Homalium henriquesii, Homalium hypolasium, Homalium intermedium, Homalium jainii, Homalium juxtapositum, Homalium kanaliense, Homalium kunstleri, Homalium lastoursvillense, Homalium laurifolium, Homalium le-ratiorum, Homalium letestui,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,