Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minahassae
ID:
926966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 624 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926301



Common Names

  • Homalium minahassae
  • Minahassae Homalium
  • Homalium Minahassae


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Description

Homalium minahassae (also called African Plumwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola, as well as Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest, moist evergreen forest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Homalium minahassae is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalium minahassae is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium minahassae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in an area with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.

Where to Find Homalium minahassae

Homalium minahassae is found in Indonesia.

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,