Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 162 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140495
Common Names
- Huertea putumayensis
- Putumayo Huertea
- Putumayensis Huertea
Description
Huertea putumayensis (also called Putumayo Huertea, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Staphyleaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huertea putumayensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a source of food for animals and as a timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huertea putumayensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huertea putumayensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Huertea putumayensis
Huertea putumayensis is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Huertea genus
Species in the Tapisciaceae family