Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 19 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725785
Common Names
- Huidobria fruticosa
- Fruticose Huidobria
- Huidobria
Synonyms
- Loasa fruticosa Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
Description
Huidobria fruticosa (also called Shrubby Huidobria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Chile. It is a succulent, perennial herb with a single stem and star-shaped flowers with five pointed petals. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Huidobria fruticosa 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 Huidobria fruticosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huidobria fruticosa 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 Huidobria fruticosa
Huidobria fruticosa can be found in Chile.
Huidobria fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huidobria fruticosa?
Huidobria fruticosa
What is the common name of Huidobria fruticosa?
Shrubby Huidobria
What is the natural habitat of Huidobria fruticosa?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Huidobria genus
Species in the Loasaceae family
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Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,