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Hanguana

Scientific Name: Hanguana

Family: Hanguanaceae

Category: Monocot

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Hanguana: An Intriguing Genus of Monocots

The genus Hanguana comprises fascinating flowering plants, holding a unique position as the sole genus within the family Hanguanaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Hanguana
  • Family: Hanguanaceae
  • Order: Commelinales
  • Superorder: Lilianae
  • Synonyms and Combinations:
    • Hanguana malayana (Jack) Merr.
    • Hanguana malayana subsp. kassintu (Blume) Backer
    • Susum kassintu (Blume) Kurz
    • Hanguana malayana var. anthelminthica (Blume ex Schult. &amp Schult. f.) Bakh.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Hanguana species, such as Hanguana rubinea, produce berries. These berries are red or dark pink and can produce yellow juice when disturbed.

Considerations for Children

  • Some Hanguana species, such as Hanguana rubinea, produce berries. These berries are red or dark pink and can produce yellow juice when disturbed.

Distribution and Habitat

Hanguana species are found in the Equatorial tropics, specifically recorded in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, Singapore, and the Philippines. Specific locations mentioned include Palawan province in the Philippines, Royal Belum Park Perak Malaysia and the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Hanguana malayana is a perennial rhizomatous herb reaching 1-2 meters in height.
  • Hanguana rubinea is named for its ruby-red, dark pink fruits.

Quirky Facts

  • Two newly discovered Hanguana species in Singapore have berries with red and white colors, seen as a "timely gift" coinciding with a national event (SG50).

Genetic Information

  • Microsatellite markers have been identified for Hanguana malayana, useful for genetic studies.

Additional Information

  • Hanguana malayana is locally known as "bakong ayer" in Malay.

Resources and Further Information

  • The Plant List: Provides information on accepted species names within the genus.
  • Discover Life: Offers details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Hanguana malayana (as Veratrum malayanum).
  • Wikimedia Commons: Contains images of Hanguana malayana.