Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
affine
ID:
982164

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 67: 54 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981502

Common Names

  • Heptapleurum Affine
  • Affine's Heptapleurum
  • Affine Heptapleurum

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Description

Heptapleurum affine (also called Affine Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Venezuela. It grows to a height of 5–7 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It prefers to grow in dry, open forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Heptapleurum affine is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heptapleurum affine has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum affine is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Heptapleurum affine

Heptapleurum affine can be found in Colombia.

Species in the Heptapleurum genus

Heptapleurum multiflorum, Heptapleurum griffithii, Heptapleurum acuminatissimum, Heptapleurum altigenum, Heptapleurum angilogense, Heptapleurum arfakense, Heptapleurum blancoi, Heptapleurum boridianum, Heptapleurum bourdillonii, Heptapleurum brassii, Heptapleurum bukidnonense, Heptapleurum burkillii, Heptapleurum buxifolioides, Heptapleurum capituliferum, Heptapleurum caroli, Heptapleurum catense, Heptapleurum chartaceum, Heptapleurum cinnamomeum, Heptapleurum clarkei, Heptapleurum cuneatum, Heptapleurum demesae, Heptapleurum digitatum, Heptapleurum enneaphyllum, Heptapleurum fantsipanense, Heptapleurum farinosum, Heptapleurum trungii, Heptapleurum heterocladum, Heptapleurum gjellerupii, Heptapleurum microgyne, Heptapleurum tanytrichum, Heptapleurum zhuanum, Heptapleurum waterhousei, Heptapleurum sarasinorum, Heptapleurum rudolfi, Heptapleurum stenophyllum, Heptapleurum taiwanianum, Heptapleurum stellulatum, Heptapleurum lanatum, Heptapleurum laxiusculum, Heptapleurum laxiflorum, Heptapleurum kuborense, Heptapleurum merrittii, Heptapleurum matsallehii, Heptapleurum macgregorii, Heptapleurum lorentzii, Heptapleurum kontumense, Heptapleurum mangiferifolium, Heptapleurum hellwigianum, Heptapleurum foetidum, Heptapleurum feriarum,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98357: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.