Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
wallichii
ID:
359595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 299 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358927

Common Names

  • Wallich's Lophopetalum
  • Lophopetalum wallichii
  • Wallich's Bush-honeysuckle

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Synonyms

  • Solenospermum wallichii (Kurz) Loes. [unknown]

Description

Lophopetalum wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lophopetalum wallichii var. parvifolium Pit.
Lophopetalum wallichii var. wallichii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophopetalum wallichii 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 wallichii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 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 wallichii

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

Lophopetalum wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum wallichii?

Lophopetalum wallichii

What is the common name of Lophopetalum wallichii?

Wallich's lophopetalum

Where is Lophopetalum wallichii found?

It is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa

Species in the Celastraceae family

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