Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
wightianum
ID:
359596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 3: 151 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358928

Common Names

  • Wight's Lophopetalum
  • Lophopetalum wightianum
  • Wight's Bush-honeysuckle

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Synonyms

  • Lophopetalum winkleri Loes. [unknown]
  • Lophopetalum ovatum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Lophopetalum fimbriatum Wight [unknown]
  • Euonymus fimbriatus Baill. ex Laness. [unknown]
  • Euonymus ovatus Wall. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophopetalum wightianum 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 wightianum 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 wightianum

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

Lophopetalum wightianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum wightianum?

Lophopetalum wightianum

What is the common name of Lophopetalum wightianum?

Wight's lophopetalum

Where is Lophopetalum wightianum found?

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

Species in the Celastraceae family

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