Heteropanax nitentifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitentifolius
ID:
982621
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Hoo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 166 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981959
Common Names
- Heteropanax nitentifolius
- Shiny-leaved Aralia
- Shiny-leaved False Castor Oil
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Heteropanax nitentifolius (also called shining-leaved hetaeria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, along streams, and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropanax nitentifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropanax nitentifolius has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Heteropanax nitentifolius is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Heteropanax nitentifolius
Heteropanax nitentifolius is found in China.
Species in the Heteropanax genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98804: Based on the initial data import
Gin Hoo (1912-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Hoo' in the authors string.