Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
aromaticum
ID:
1278893

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50297077: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.