Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 423 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283324
Common Names
- Priva humbertii
- Humbertii Priva
- Humbert's Priva
Description
Priva humbertii (also called Humbert's Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Priva humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, diuretic, and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Priva humbertii has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Priva humbertii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until roots form.
Where to Find Priva humbertii
Priva humbertii can be found in Ethiopia
Priva humbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva humbertii?
Priva humbertii
What is the common name of Priva humbertii?
Humbert's Priva
What is the natural habitat of Priva humbertii?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Priva genus
Priva adhaerens,
Priva africana,
Priva armata,
Priva aspera,
Priva auricoccea,
Priva bahiensis,
Priva boliviana,
Priva cordifolia,
Priva curtisiae,
Priva domingensis,
Priva favargeri,
Priva flabelliformis,
Priva grandiflora,
Priva humbertii,
Priva laciniata,
Priva lappulacea,
Priva mexicana,
Priva meyeri,
Priva pedicellata,
Priva peruviana,
Priva portoricensis,
Priva socotrana,
Priva ibugana,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864512-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].