Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
pachyphyllum
ID:
359616

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 348 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358948

Common Names

  • Thick-leaved Lophopetalum
  • Lophopetalum pachyphyllum
  • Thick-leaved Bush-honeysuckle

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Description

Lophopetalum pachyphyllum (also called Thick-leaved lophopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to China and is found in montane forests. It is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lophopetalum pachyphyllum 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 pachyphyllum 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 pachyphyllum 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 pachyphyllum

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

Lophopetalum pachyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum pachyphyllum?

Lophopetalum pachyphyllum

What is the common name of Lophopetalum pachyphyllum?

Thick-leaved evergreen

What is the natural habitat of Lophopetalum pachyphyllum?

It is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

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,