Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 13: 287 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062754
Common Names
- Viguieri Homalium
- Viguieri Homalium Tree
- Viguieri Homalium Wood
Description
Homalium viguieri (also called Viguier's homalium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is commonly found in lowland forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Homalium viguieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalium viguieri has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Homalium viguieri
Homalium viguieri is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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,