Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
216405

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

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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.

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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

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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,

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