Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
726454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindau) Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 8: 152 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725787

Common Names

  • Hulemacanthus novoguineensis
  • New Guinea Hulemacanthus
  • Hulemacanthus

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Description

Hulemacanthus novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Hulemacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to New Guinea. It is an evergreen, woody climber with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hulemacanthus novoguineensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hulemacanthus novoguineensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hulemacanthus novoguineensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hulemacanthus novoguineensis

Hulemacanthus novoguineensis can be found in Papua New Guinea.

Hulemacanthus novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hulemacanthus novoguineensis?

Hulemacanthus novoguineensis

What is the common name of Hulemacanthus novoguineensis?

New Guinea Hulemacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Hulemacanthus novoguineensis?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Hulemacanthus genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49629-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.