Heptapleurum catense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catense
ID:
1541466
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elmer) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 149. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022886
Common Names
- Heptapleurum Catense
- Cat Heptapleurum
- Cat Mountain Heptapleurum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heptapleurum catense (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 catense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptapleurum catense has small white flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum catense is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is not tolerant of cold temperatures and should be brought indoors in winter. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Heptapleurum catense
Heptapleurum catense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Heptapleurum catense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum catense?
Heptapleurum catense
What is the common name of Heptapleurum catense?
Catanduanes Heptapleurum
What is the natural habitat of Heptapleurum catense?
It is native to 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,