Heptapleurum benguetense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benguetense
ID:
1541443
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 148. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022863
Common Names
- Heptapleurum Benguetense
- Benguet Heptapleurum
- Benguet Mountain Heptapleurum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heptapleurum benguetense (also called Seven-Angled Nut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small, evergreen tree or shrub with alternate, elliptic to obovate leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum benguetense 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 benguetense is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and fragile with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum benguetense is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Division can be done by carefully separating the root ball and replanting the divisions in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Heptapleurum benguetense
Heptapleurum benguetense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Heptapleurum benguetense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum benguetense?
Heptapleurum benguetense
What type of plant is Heptapleurum benguetense?
A shrub
Where is Heptapleurum benguetense found?
It is found in the Philippines
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,