Herbarium No: UPH NO.96 Botanical Name: Ouratea myrioneura Common Local Names: N.A. Family: Ochnaceae Botanical Description: The leaves of Ouratea myrioneura are typically simple, alternate, and have a glossy appearance. This species produces small, yellow flowers that are characteristic of the Ouratea genus. Ouratea myrioneura is generally a small tree or large shrub.
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.300 Botanical Name: Ficus vogeliana Common Local Names: Vogel’s fig Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: Ficus vogeliana can take the form of a small tree or shrub. The leaves are typically large, glossy, and have a leathery texture. They are often elliptic to oblong in shape. Like other figs, Ficus vogeliana produces small,
Herbarium No: UPH NO.346 Botanical Name: Podococcus barteri. Common Local Names: Bamboo Palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Podococcus barteri is a small, slender palm. It usually does not grow very tall, making it suitable for the understorey of forests. The leaves are pinnate, meaning they have a central axis with leaflets arranged on either side.
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.200 Botanical Name: Napoleona imperialis Common Local Names: Napoleon’s hat plant and Napoleon’s cap. Family: Lecythidaeae Botanical Description: Napoleona imperialis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 10-15 meters tall. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong to elliptic in shape with a glossy green surface. The
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–892. Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata Common Local Names: snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue Family: Liliaceae Botanical Description: Sansevieria trifasciata is characterized by its long, upright leaves that can grow several feet tall. The leaves are thick, succulent, and typically dark green with light gray-green horizontal stripes. The leaves are sword-shaped, stiff,
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–614 Botanical Name: Anthocleista liebrechtsiana Common Local Names: N.A. Family: Logniaceae Botanical Description: Anthocleista liebrechtsiana is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are simple, opposite, and usually large with a shiny, dark green surface. The flowers are large, tubular, and white with
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–794. Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Common Local Names: Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose mallow and Shoeblackplant. Family: Malvaceae Botanical Description: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a perennial shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters (16 feet) tall. The leaves are glossy, dark green, ovate to lanceolate in shape, and
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–825. Botanical Name: Tapinanthus bangwensis Common Local Names: African mistletoe Family: Loranthaceae Botanical Description: Tapinanthus bangwensis is a bushy, shrub-like hemiparasitic plant. It attaches to host trees and shrubs via haustoria, which penetrate the host’s tissues to extract water and nutrients. The leaves are opposite, leathery, and elliptic to lanceolate in
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.261. Botanical Name: Hibiscus tilliaceus Common Local Names: Beach hibiscus, Sea hibiscus and Coastal hibiscus/ Family: Malvaceae Botanical Description: Hibiscus tiliaceus is a medium-sized, evergreen tree or shrub with a spreading crown. It typically reaches heights of 4-10 meters (13-33 feet). The leaves are heart-shaped or slightly lobed, glossy green on the
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.350 Botanical Name: Culcasia glandulosa Common Local Names: Glandular Culcasia. Family: Araceae Botanical Description: Culcasia glandulosa, also known as the Glandular Culcasia, is a shrub or small tree. It features alternate, simple leaves and white flowers. The fruits are drupes, and the bark is smooth and gray. This plant thrives in moist,
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