Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachybotrys
ID:
926873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 127 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926208



Common Names

  • Homalium brachybotrys
  • Brachybotrys Homalium
  • Short-branched Homalium


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Description

Homalium brachybotrys (also called Short-branched 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 brachybotrys 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

The flowers of Homalium brachybotrys are white and clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black, and globular. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium brachybotrys is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Homalium brachybotrys

Homalium brachybotrys is native to New Caledonia, where it can be found in the south of the main island and on the Isle of Pines.

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,