Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
1517918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vig.) Y.F.Deng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Med. Fl. China 0.620138889. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000004755

Common Names

  • Heptapleurum leucanthum
  • Leucanthum Heptapleurum
  • Heptapleurum

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Description

Heptapleurum leucanthum (also called White-flowered Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in damp, open areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Heptapleurum leucanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heptapleurum leucanthum has small, white-pink flowers that are arranged in clusters at the tips of the branches. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white-pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum leucanthum is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Heptapleurum leucanthum

Heptapleurum leucanthum can be found in China.

Heptapleurum leucanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum leucanthum?

Heptapleurum leucanthum

What are the common names of Heptapleurum leucanthum?

White-flowered heptapleurum, seven-leafed heptapleurum

What is the native range of Heptapleurum leucanthum?

China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan

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,