Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Huerteales
Genus:
Species:
putumayensis
ID:
1141157

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

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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.

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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.

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