Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucratum
ID:
1063445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O.Hoffm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Sert. Pl. Madagasc. : 18 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062783



Common Names

  • Involucratum Homalium
  • Involucratum Homalium Tree
  • Involucratum Homalium Wood


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Description

Homalium involucratum (also called Involucratum 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 involucratum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Homalium involucratum for. hildebrandtii (Baill.) H.Perrier
Homalium involucratum for. lucidum (Scott-Elliot) H.Perrier

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalium involucratum is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, hard nut with a thin, dark brown shell. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium involucratum 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.

Where to Find Homalium involucratum

Homalium involucratum is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

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 tro-13200403: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.