Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gracile
ID:
982203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Blume ex Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 3: 78 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981541

Common Names

  • Heptapleurum Gracile
  • Gracile's Heptapleurum
  • Gracile Heptapleurum

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Description

Heptapleurum gracile (also called Chinese Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in forests, shrublands, and rocky areas. It is a small, evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heptapleurum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heptapleurum gracile has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum gracile is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in indirect light until germination.

Where to Find Heptapleurum gracile

Heptapleurum gracile is native to China and is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.

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 kew-98393: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.