Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africanum
ID:
926857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4: 35 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926192



Common Names

  • Homalium africanum
  • Africanum Homalium
  • African Homalium


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Description

Homalium africanum (also called African 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 africanum 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 africanum has small, yellow 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 africanum 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 africanum

Homalium africanum can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4852576: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.