Description
Homalium parkeri (also called Parker's 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 parkeri is used as a traditional medicine for treating diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalium parkeri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homalium parkeri 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.