Description
Homalium brevipedunculatum (also called Brevipedunculatum Homalium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry forests, coastal forests, and disturbed areas. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Homalium brevipedunculatum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalium brevipedunculatum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalium brevipedunculatum is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wet, lowland forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and provide bright, indirect light.