Hedyosmum orientale - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientale
ID:
1296175
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Chun
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 36 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295513
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Hedyosmum orientale (also called Oriental Hedyosmum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers with four petals. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyosmum orientale has been used as a soil stabilizer, for ornamental purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyosmum orientale is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Hedyosmum orientale can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hedyosmum orientale
Hedyosmum orientale can be found in Peru and Bolivia.
Hedyosmum orientale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum orientale?
Hedyosmum orientale
What is the common name of Hedyosmum orientale?
Oriental Hedyosmum
What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum orientale?
Hedyosmum orientale is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Hedyosmum genus
Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari, Hedyosmum lechleri, Hedyosmum burgerianum, Hedyosmum correanum, Hedyosmum orientale, Hedyosmum grisebachii, Hedyosmum subintegrum, Hedyosmum nutans, Hedyosmum sprucei, Hedyosmum anisodorum, Hedyosmum spectabile, Hedyosmum angustifolium, Hedyosmum cumbalense, Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum, Hedyosmum luteynii, Hedyosmum peruvianum, Hedyosmum steinii, Hedyosmum strigosum, Hedyosmum pungens, Hedyosmum purpurascens, Hedyosmum uniflorum, Hedyosmum narinoense,
Species in the Chloranthaceae family
Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7300034: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.