Epiprinus balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
953075
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 1023 (1924 publ. 1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952413
Common Names
- Epiprinus balansae
- Balansa's Epiprinus
- Balansae Epiprinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epiprinus balansae (also called Balansa's Epiprinus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a large evergreen vine, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Epiprinus balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epiprinus balansae is a small, white-greenish, star-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epiprinus balansae is an evergreen climber that is best propagated by stem cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Epiprinus balansae
Epiprinus balansae is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Epiprinus genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70518: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.