Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pachyphyllus
ID:
227009

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.X.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 8: 233 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226339

Common Names

  • Leptopus pachyphyllus
  • Pachyphyllus Leptopus
  • Pachyphyllus Leptopod

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Synonyms

  • Andrachne pachyphylla (X.X.Chen) Govaerts [unknown]

Description

Leptopus pachyphyllus (also called Thick-Leaved Leptopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to India, where it grows in montane rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptopus pachyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptopus pachyphyllus is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptopus pachyphyllus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Leptopus pachyphyllus

Leptopus pachyphyllus can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Leptopus pachyphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptopus pachyphyllus?

Leptopus pachyphyllus

What is the family of Leptopus pachyphyllus?

Arecaceae

Where is Leptopus pachyphyllus found?

India

Species in the Leptopus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-111088: Based on the initial data import
Xiu Xiang Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.X.Chen' in the authors string.