Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
polyandra
ID:
683506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 134 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682839

Common Names

  • Euptelea polyandra
  • Polyandra Euptelea
  • Polyandra

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Synonyms

  • Euptelea polyandra hypoleuca M.Mizush. & Yokouchi [unknown]

Description

Euptelea polyandra (also called the Many-stamened Euptelea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eupteleaceae. It is native to East Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euptelea polyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euptelea polyandra is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedling of Euptelea polyandra is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euptelea polyandra is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, as it does not produce viable seed. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertiliser should be applied once a year in spring.

Where to Find Euptelea polyandra

Euptelea polyandra is native to the Caribbean.

Euptelea polyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euptelea polyandra?

Euptelea polyandra

What are the common names of Euptelea polyandra?

Many-flowered Euptelea

What is the natural habitat of Euptelea polyandra?

Euptelea polyandra is native to Australia and New Zealand

Species in the Euptelea genus

Species in the Eupteleaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804666: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.