Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arafurensis
ID:
720962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Penerbitan Madj. Penget. Indonesia 1: 36 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720295

Common Names

  • Heritiera arafurensis
  • Arafura Heritiera
  • Arafura Sea-mangrove

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Description

Heritiera arafurensis (also called 'Arafura Heritiera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Sterculiaceae family and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its small, deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Heritiera arafurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heritiera arafurensis has small white flowers, with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heritiera arafurensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Heritiera arafurensis

Heritiera arafurensis can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Heritiera arafurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heritiera arafurensis?

Heritiera arafurensis

What is the common name of Heritiera arafurensis?

Arafura Heritiera

Where is Heritiera arafurensis native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Heritiera genus

Heritiera actinophylla, Heritiera albiflora, Heritiera arafurensis, Heritiera augustata, Heritiera aurea, Heritiera borneensis, Heritiera burmensis, Heritiera catappa, Heritiera cordata, Heritiera densiflora, Heritiera dubia, Heritiera elata, Heritiera fomes, Heritiera gigantea, Heritiera globosa, Heritiera impressinervia, Heritiera javanica, Heritiera kuenstleri, Heritiera littoralis, Heritiera longipetiolata, Heritiera macrophylla, Heritiera macroptera, Heritiera magnifica, Heritiera montana, Heritiera novoguineensis, Heritiera ornithocephala, Heritiera papilio, Heritiera parvifolia, Heritiera peralata, Heritiera percoriacea, Heritiera polyandra, Heritiera pterospermoides, Heritiera rumphii, Heritiera simplicifolia, Heritiera solomonensis, Heritiera sumatrana, Heritiera sylvatica, Heritiera trifoliolata, Heritiera angustata, Heritiera utilis,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,