Heptapleurum griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1580671
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seem.) ined.
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Year:
Citation Micro:
Unknown
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042400
Common Names
- Griffithii Heptapleurum
- Heptapleurum Griffithii
- Griffithii Heptapleurum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heptapleurum griffithii (also called Griffith's Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a popular ornamental shrub, and is also used for its edible fruit.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptapleurum griffithii has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum griffithii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Heptapleurum griffithii
Heptapleurum griffithii can be found in India.
Heptapleurum griffithii FAQ
What is the common name of Heptapleurum griffithii?
Griffith's Heptapleurum
What is the natural habitat of Heptapleurum griffithii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the uses of Heptapleurum griffithii?
The wood of Heptapleurum griffithii is used for making furniture and other decorative items
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,