Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Thes. Cap. 2: 1 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215734
Common Names
- Huttonaea pulchra
- Beautiful Huttonaea
- Beautiful Huttonaea
Synonyms
- Hallackia pulchra Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Huttonaea pulchra (also called Beautiful Huttonaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huttonaea pulchra is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huttonaea pulchra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huttonaea pulchra is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Huttonaea pulchra
Huttonaea pulchra is native to the Philippines.
Huttonaea pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huttonaea pulchra?
Huttonaea pulchra
What is the common name of Huttonaea pulchra?
Beautiful Huttonaea
What is the natural habitat of Huttonaea pulchra?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Huttonaea genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,