Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 648. 1890 -1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278231
Common Names
- Heptapleurum aromaticum
- Aromatic Heptapleurum
- Chinese Boxwood
Description
Heptapleurum aromaticum (also called Aromatic Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum aromaticum is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptapleurum aromaticum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum aromaticum is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Heptapleurum aromaticum
Heptapleurum aromaticum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Heptapleurum aromaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum aromaticum?
Heptapleurum aromaticum
What is the common name of Heptapleurum aromaticum?
Aromatic Heptapleurum
Where is Heptapleurum aromaticum native to?
Central and South America
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,