Heptapleurum leiophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiophyllum
ID:
1541546
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 157. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022961
Common Names
- Heptapleurum leiophyllum
- Smooth-leaved Heptapleurum
- Heptapleurum with Smooth Leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heptapleurum leiophyllum (also called Smooth-Leaved Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It grows in moist, shady forests, and on limestone hills.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum leiophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used to make thatching and for fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heptapleurum leiophyllum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum leiophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and kept in a warm, moist environment until they are established.
Where to Find Heptapleurum leiophyllum
Heptapleurum leiophyllum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in moist and shady areas.
Heptapleurum leiophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum leiophyllum?
Heptapleurum leiophyllum
What are the common names of Heptapleurum leiophyllum?
Common names include Chinese evergreen, Chinese ivy, and Chinese philodendron.
Where is Heptapleurum leiophyllum native to?
Heptapleurum leiophyllum is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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,