Epiprinus lanceifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceifolius
ID:
953078
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 53 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952416
Common Names
- Epiprinus lanceifolius
- Lance-leaved Epiprinus
- Lanceifolius Epiprinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epiprinus lanceifolius (also called Lance-leaved 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 lanceifolius 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 lanceifolius 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 lanceifolius 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 lanceifolius
Epiprinus lanceifolius 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-70520: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.