Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
1303142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron ex Mackinder & L.Gaut.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 73: 311 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315596



Common Names

  • Donella Humbertii
  • Humbertii
  • Donella


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Description

Donella humbertii (also called Humbert's Donella, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical forests. It has dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Donella humbertii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for urinary ailments and to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Donella humbertii is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Donella humbertii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Donella humbertii

Donella humbertii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Donella humbertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Donella humbertii?

Donella humbertii

What is the common name of Donella humbertii?

Humbert's Donella

What is the native range of Donella humbertii?

Madagascar

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.