Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) G.M.Plunkett & Lowry
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 166. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023063
Common Names
- Heptapleurum stenopetalum
- Stenopetalum Heptapleurum
- Narrow-petal Heptapleurum
Description
Heptapleurum stenopetalum (also called Narrow-petalled Heptapleurum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows up to 2m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in the mountains of central and southern China.
Uses & Benefits
Heptapleurum stenopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptapleurum stenopetalum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptapleurum stenopetalum 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 healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Heptapleurum stenopetalum
Heptapleurum stenopetalum is found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
Heptapleurum stenopetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptapleurum stenopetalum?
Heptapleurum stenopetalum
What is the common name of Heptapleurum stenopetalum?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Heptapleurum stenopetalum?
Unknown
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,