Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mouo
ID:
926973

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 69: 39 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926308



Common Names

  • Homalium Mouo
  • Mouo Homalium
  • Mouo's Homalium


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Description

Homalium mouo (also called Mouo Homalium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and the Americas and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalium mouo 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 mouo is a tropical tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, warm environment.

Where to Find Homalium mouo

Homalium mouo is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,