Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 149. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022888
Common Names
- Heptapleurum Chaetorrhachis
- Chaetorrhachis Heptapleurum
- Chaetorrhachis Mountain Heptapleurum
Description
Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis (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 chaetorrhachis 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 chaetorrhachis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis
Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis?
Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis
What is the family of Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis?
Araliaceae
What is the native range of Heptapleurum chaetorrhachis?
China
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,