Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
javanum
ID:
359603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(I): 598 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358935

Common Names

  • Java Lophopetalum
  • Lophopetalum javanum
  • Java Bush-honeysuckle

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Synonyms

  • Lophopetalum toxicum Loher [valid]
  • Lophopetalum paucinervium Merr. [valid]
  • Lophopetalum oblongifolium King [valid]
  • Lophopetalum oblongum King [valid]
  • Lophopetalum intermedium Ridl. [valid]
  • Lophopetalum celebicus Koord. [valid]
  • Lophopetalum fuscescens Kurz [valid]
  • Solenospermum oblongifolium (King) Loes. [valid]
  • Solenospermum paucinervium (Merr.) Loes. [valid]
  • Solenospermum toxicum (Loher) Loes. [valid]
  • Solenospermum javanicum Zoll. [valid]
  • Euonymus adenophorus Scort. ex King [valid]
  • Euonymus celebicus Koord. [valid]

Description

Lophopetalum javanum (also called Java Lophopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lophopetalum javanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophopetalum javanum is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophopetalum javanum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering is done by burying a low-lying branch in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Lophopetalum javanum

Lophopetalum javanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Lophopetalum javanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum javanum?

Lophopetalum javanum

What is the common name of Lophopetalum javanum?

Javanese evergreen

What is the natural habitat of Lophopetalum javanum?

It is native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,