Heteropsis flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
982632
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agric. Univ. Centr. Venezuela 10: 201 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981970
Common Names
- Heteropsis flexuosa
- Flexuous Aralia
- Flexuous False Castor Oil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropsis flexuosa (also called flexuous 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 flexuosa 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heteropsis flexuosa var. flexuosaHeteropsis flexuosa var. maguirei G.S.Bunting
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteropsis flexuosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Heteropsis flexuosa 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 flexuosa
Heteropsis flexuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Species in the Heteropsis genus
Heteropsis croatii, Heteropsis duckeana, Heteropsis robusta, Heteropsis boliviana, Heteropsis ecuadorensis, Heteropsis flexuosa, Heteropsis linearis, Heteropsis longispathacea, Heteropsis macrophylla, Heteropsis melinonii, Heteropsis oblongifolia, Heteropsis peruviana, Heteropsis rigidifolia, Heteropsis salicifolia, Heteropsis spruceana, Heteropsis steyermarkii, Heteropsis tenuispadix, Heteropsis reticulata, Heteropsis vasquezii,
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121108-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.