Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre) Chaowasku
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55: 132 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423689
Description
Huberantha luensis (also called Luen's huberantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huberantha luensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huberantha luensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Huberantha luensis: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Huberantha luensis
Huberantha luensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Huberantha luensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huberantha luensis?
Huberantha luensis
What are the common names of Huberantha luensis?
Luen huberantha
What is the natural habitat of Huberantha luensis?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Huberantha genus
Huberantha decora,
Huberantha henrici,
Huberantha keraudreniae,
Huberantha multistamina,
Huberantha pendula,
Huberantha perrieri,
Huberantha amoena,
Huberantha capillata,
Huberantha ceramensis,
Huberantha cerasoides,
Huberantha forbesii,
Huberantha gracilis,
Huberantha hirta,
Huberantha humblotii,
Huberantha jenkinsii,
Huberantha korinti,
Huberantha leptopoda,
Huberantha loriformis,
Huberantha mossambicensis,
Huberantha nitidissima,
Huberantha rumphii,
Huberantha sambiranensis,
Huberantha stuhlmannii,
Huberantha tanganyikensis,
Huberantha trichoneura,
Huberantha verdcourtii,
Huberantha vitiensis,
Huberantha senjiana,
Huberantha palawanensis,
Huberantha papuana,
Huberantha flava,
Huberantha luensis,
Huberantha whistleri,
Huberantha asymmetrica,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.