Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
1541511

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 154. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022927


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Description

Heptapleurum gracilipes (also called Gracile Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heptapleurum gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It is also used as a ground cover and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heptapleurum gracilipes has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum gracilipes can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Heptapleurum gracilipes

Heptapleurum gracilipes can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Heptapleurum gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum gracilipes?

Heptapleurum gracilipes

What is the family of Heptapleurum gracilipes?

Araliaceae

What are the common names of Heptapleurum gracilipes?

Graceful-footed heptapleurum

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,