Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) G.M.Plunkett & Lowry
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 161. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023008
Common Names
- Heptapleurum oligodon
- Oligodon Heptapleurum
- Few-toothed Heptapleurum
Description
Heptapleurum oligodon (also called Few-Toothed Seven-Angle Nut, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit, with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in the understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum oligodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heptapleurum oligodon is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum oligodon can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Heptapleurum oligodon
Heptapleurum oligodon can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China, Japan, and Korea.
Heptapleurum oligodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum oligodon?
Heptapleurum oligodon
What is the common name of Heptapleurum oligodon?
Oligodon Heptapleurum
What is the natural habitat of Heptapleurum oligodon?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,