Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
demesae
ID:
1541485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 151. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022905

Common Names

  • Heptapleurum Demesae
  • Demesae Heptapleurum
  • Demesae's Heptapleurum

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Description

Heptapleurum demesae (also called Demesa's Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to China, India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Heptapleurum demesae is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heptapleurum demesae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum demesae 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 demesae

Heptapleurum demesae can be found in the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Heptapleurum demesae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum demesae?

Heptapleurum demesae

What is the family of Heptapleurum demesae?

Araliaceae

What is the native range of Heptapleurum demesae?

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,