Heptapleurum arfakense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakense
ID:
1541437
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gibbs) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 147. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022858
Common Names
- Heptapleurum Arfakense
- Arfak Mountain Heptapleurum
- Mountain Heptapleurum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heptapleurum arfakense (also called Arfak Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to New Guinea. It grows in forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum arfakense is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used to treat skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heptapleurum arfakense is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum arfakense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Heptapleurum arfakense
Heptapleurum arfakense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Heptapleurum arfakense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum arfakense?
Heptapleurum arfakense
What is the common name of Heptapleurum arfakense?
No common name
Where is Heptapleurum arfakense native to?
New Guinea
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,