Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
982630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 493 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981968

Common Names

  • Heteropsis boliviana
  • Bolivian Aralia
  • Bolivian False Castor Oil

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Description

Heteropsis boliviana (also called Bolivian hetaeria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, along streams, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropsis boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropsis boliviana has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropsis boliviana is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Heteropsis boliviana

Heteropsis boliviana is found in Bolivia.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121106-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.