Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
oreopolum
ID:
1541596

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 161. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023010

Common Names

  • Heptapleurum oreopolum
  • Oreopolum Heptapleurum
  • Mountain-loving Heptapleurum

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Description

Heptapleurum oreopolum (also called Oreo 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 oreopolum 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 oreopolum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heptapleurum oreopolum 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 oreopolum

Heptapleurum oreopolum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China, Japan, and Korea.

Heptapleurum oreopolum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum oreopolum?

Heptapleurum oreopolum

What is the common name of Heptapleurum oreopolum?

Oreopolum Heptapleurum

What is the natural habitat of Heptapleurum oreopolum?

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,