Hunga novoguineensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
834319
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 88 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833654
Common Names
- Hunga novoguineensis
- Novoguineensis Hunga
- Hunga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hunga novoguineensis (also called 'New Guinea Hunga', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to New Guinea. It is found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Hunga novoguineensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hunga novoguineensis has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are upright with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hunga novoguineensis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hunga novoguineensis
Hunga novoguineensis is found in the tropical rainforest of New Guinea.
Hunga novoguineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hunga novoguineensis?
Hunga novoguineensis
What is the family of Hunga novoguineensis?
Gesneriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Hunga novoguineensis?
Forests of East Asia
Species in the Hunga genus
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370835: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.