Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Tutin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 74: 33 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348445
Common Names
- Heptaptera anisopetala
- Anisopetala Heptaptera
- Heptaptera Heptaptera
Description
Heptaptera anisopetala (also called Anisopetalous Heptaptera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heptaptera anisopetala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptaptera anisopetala has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptaptera anisopetala is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Heptaptera anisopetala
Heptaptera anisopetala is native to Colombia and can be found in the Amazon Basin.
Heptaptera anisopetala FAQ
What is the common name of Heptaptera anisopetala?
Anisopetalous Heptaptera
What is the natural habitat of Heptaptera anisopetala?
Tropical rainforest
What is the scientific name of Heptaptera anisopetala?
Heptaptera anisopetala
Species in the Heptaptera genus
Heptaptera alata,
Heptaptera anatolica,
Heptaptera angustifolia,
Heptaptera anisoptera,
Heptaptera cilicica,
Heptaptera colladonioides,
Heptaptera crenata,
Heptaptera macedonica,
Heptaptera microcarpa,
Heptaptera triquetra,
Heptaptera anisopetala,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,